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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through pgs. 257-282.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Johnny disturbed to find out about Annabelle on the day that they sail?
(a) She eats a lot.
(b) She snores a lot.
(c) She swears a lot.
(d) She drinks a lot.

2. In the Camera Eye section of the News Reel, what is Mr. Garfied reading from while traveling on a frigate to foreign lands?
(a) Underwater Adventures.
(b) Man At Sea.
(c) Moby Dick.
(d) Man Without a Country.

3. When Ike goes to the house where his mother lived, what do they see there?
(a) A mansion.
(b) A golf course.
(c) A For Sale sign.
(d) A bulldozer.

4. What is the 42nd parallel about?
(a) The lives of extraordinary Americans living in and trapped by the time period in which they live.
(b) The lives of ordinary Americans who inhabit the meridian line called the 42nd parallel.
(c) The lives of ordinary Americans living in and trapped by the time period in which they live.
(d) The lives of individuals who were driven from their homes on the meridian line called the 42nd parallel.

5. What does Johnny do in his new job?
(a) Purchases property for the firm.
(b) Sells advertising for real estate.
(c) Writes advertising for real estate.
(d) Negotiates with lawyers.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tries to sell books and pamphlets to men inside the railroad cars?

2. In the Camera Eye section in pages 193-214, where does Dos Passos talk about life?

3. What does Fainy discover when he is waiting for Mannie Bingham?

4. In Shoreham, what does a woman tell Janey that they need assistance with in one of the rooms?

5. What is Mac's real name?

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