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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through pgs. 232-257.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In the News Reel about Minor C. Fields, what is the name of the company he formed?
(a) Zapatistas Mexicanas.
(b) United Fruit.
(c) Futbal International.
(d) United Automobile Workers of America.

3. Where does Mac meet Fred Hoff?
(a) A film by Rodriguez.
(b) A lecture by Upton Sinclair.
(c) A speech by Harrison.
(d) A performance by Frank Sinatra.

4. While Johnny works at a real estate office, what does he really want to do?
(a) Be an actor.
(b) Be a dancer.
(c) Be a songwriter.
(d) Be a film producer.

5. What does Maisie tell Mac in her letter to him?
(a) She is lonely and misses him.
(b) She is pregnant and wants to get married.
(c) She is angry.
(d) She is sick and dying.

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom does Mac enjoy discussing politics that works in the oil industry?

2. When he was in Pittsburgh, at whose house did Ward lodge?

3. What individual is mentioned in pages 85-103 of the News Reel for being shot for his revolutionary activities?

4. What is the natural disaster that occurs in San Francisco while Mac is there?

5. What is the name of the place in Nevada that Mac visits and meets union workers?

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