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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 5 and 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What famous person is in the auto accident in front of Father's house?
(a) Harry Houdini.
(b) Evelyn Nesbit.
(c) J. P. Morgan.
(d) Will Bill Cody.

2. Why does Harry K. Shaw receive special privileges in jail?
(a) Because he is the governor of New York.
(b) Because his father bribes the jailers.
(c) Because of his and Everlyn's celebrity.
(d) Because he is a close friend of the mayor.

3. Who took up the dare to escape from The Tombs?
(a) John Dillinger.
(b) Harry Houdini.
(c) Jesse James.
(d) P. T. Barnum.

4. What was a main reason for men losing their jobs about the turn of the century?
(a) Attempting to form unions.
(b) Catching tuberculosis.
(c) Companies going bankrupt.
(d) New immagrants working for less money.

5. When Freud visited New York and saw the early motion pictures, what was his thought?
(a) These could be used on my patients.
(b) Americans have too much leisure time.
(c) They hurt my eyes.
(d) At least they are silent.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Houdini meet at a private function thrown by Mr. Stuyvesant Fish?

2. What began to be heard in the ghettos?

3. In the late 1800s, what seemed to happen in one hundreds?

4. Where does the story of RAGTIME begin?

5. What does Mameh finally do to make extra money?

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