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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. The real estate company sends Johnny on business to _____________.

2. How do Fainy and Bingham travel in Michigan?

3. What is the name of Hoff's organization that Mac joins?

4. When Mac stays at a Y.M.C.A., where does he lock his money?

5. In the news clip about Harrison's speech, what does the toast celebrate?

Short Essay Questions

1. What occurs at Mrs. Kovach's house when Fainy and Bingham spend the night?

2. What do Fred Hoff and Mac share in common?

3. What happens when Mac reaches the rancher's house?

4. What do you learn about Mac's personality through his choices in pages. 62-84?

5. What happens when Fainy and Bingham ride the train to Michigan?

6. Who is Annabelle Marie Strang, and why is she important to Johnny?

7. Describe Janey.

8. What kind of personality does Janey have?

9. How does Mac learn independence?

10. When Fainy accepts a job with Doc Bingham, what does he learn about his new place of employment right away?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the role of women in the early part of the twentieth century when the women in the 42nd Parallel are living their lives. What precedents do they feel compelled to follow? What restrictions do they have? What freedoms do they have, if any, that 21st century women do not have?

Essay Topic 2

John dos Passos is known for paying homage to various authors and works of literature. Choose at least four references used in the book. Write at least 250 words on each reference. Also add your opinion as to why dos Passos chose that particular author or reference.

Essay Topic 3

Describe some of the settings for the stories in the 42nd Parallel. What is the overall setting? Be sure to include geography, time period, and any pertinent popular culture events. Why did the author choose to use these places in the stories of the 42nd Parallel?

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