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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What allows man to think he is master of the universe?

2. Which of the following does Plowden not arrive in time to photograph before its demise?

3. In addition to aviation, at what other skill do the aviators excel?

4. Aviation is a common cause destined to ______________________.

5. What does McCullough consider enough reason for living in Washington, D.C.?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the subject of the chapter entitled "The Lonely War of a Good Angry Man?"

2. What is the subject of "South of Kankakee?"

3. How is Plowden both photographer and historian?

4. Explain how Miriam is influenced by her Uncle Walter.

5. What are the unifying feelings these aviators have about flying?

6. Why does strip mining continue in many states?

7. What is Miriams' affinity to fleas?

8. In what areas is life indelibly altered during this period?

9. Describe Miriam Rothschild.

10. What is the subject of this chapter entitled "Extraordinary Times?"

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

David Plowden considers himself to be more of an historian than photographer which is why he is driven to capture people and places before they disappear. Explain the ultimate futility of Plowden's work since history is always on the heels of the last moment.

Essay Topic 2

In 1872, a reporter from the Brooklyn Eagle observes that few who cross the Brooklyn Bridge will value the courage, faith and genius that underlie its successful building. What does he mean by this statement? Does the finding of the bridge builders' drawings increase the level of appreciation? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

David Plowden is fascinated by trains and takes his first picture of one when he is ten years old. How can you explain Plowden's fascination with trains? What do trains signify to people? What is the allure of the concept of leaving and the loneliness of the one left behind?

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