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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Ward marries and quits his job, he and his new wife hope for ________________________.
(a) The death of their competitor.
(b) Winning the state lottery.
(c) Money from her mother.
(d) A windfall inheritance from McGill.

2. According to the Americans, where can Mac find work?
(a) New York Times.
(b) San Francisco Tribune.
(c) Mexican Herald.
(d) United Nations.

3. What will Eleanor and Eveline be doing to help their friend on his new play?
(a) Reading his lines.
(b) Making sets and costumes.
(c) Finding locations to shoot.
(d) Finding actors.

4. What is the name of the man who occupies the upper berth of the train compartment that Janey is traveling in?
(a) Samuel Clemens.
(b) John Booth.
(c) Buck Saunders.
(d) Fainy McCreary.

5. In the brief bio section of the Newsreel in pages 283-304, whose biography is discussed?
(a) Bob La Follette.
(b) Mr. McGill.
(c) Samuel Clemens.
(d) President Harrison.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Charley's new fiance, who is the father of her child?

2. Who is suffering from financial problems because of a collapse in the real estate industry?

3. Mac goes to join ___________in Mexico.

4. Who is in charge of the production of the play?

5. Who buys book stock from Mac?

Short Essay Questions

1. After the play fails, how does Eleanor recover?

2. What does Eleanor do to conceal her upbringing?

3. What effect does Annabelle's decision to terminate her pregnancy have on Ward?

4. When Mac arrives in Mexico City, what changes does he experience in his employment?

5. How does Mac act in a similar fashion in Mexico City as he did in California?

6. What does Charley decide to do when the pregnancy is terminated?

7. Why does Eleanor befriend Miss Eliza Perkins?

8. How did Janey become the personal secretary of J. Ward Moorehouse?

9. What effect does the war have on Ward's relationship with Gertrude and his work?

10. What happens when Ward accepts the job from McGill?

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