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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 was the collection of a wealthy, eccentric naturalist consumed by fire?
(a) 1902.
(b) 1904.
(c) 1905.
(d) 1903.

2. How many horse-drawn caravans traveled with the American Carnival?
(a) 20.
(b) 30.
(c) 15.
(d) 25.

3. How did Spencer refer to the fawn-child in his journal when he discussed the importance of detailed notes?
(a) Creature.
(b) Animal.
(c) Barely human.
(d) Monster.

4. What goddess was supposed to have created the boy that became the ganesha?
(a) Sarasvati.
(b) Shiva.
(c) Parvati.
(d) Devi.

5. In the beginning of Chapter 7, what was the date of Spencer’s journal entry?
(a) April 30.
(b) February 17.
(c) September 23.
(d) December 4.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 5, what did Spencer find among the sideshows of a carnival?

2. How many copies were printed of the Codex?

3. What changed Spencer’s career and aspirations in Chapter 5?

4. What seasons was the carnival open?

5. What years were covered in Chapter 7?

Short Essay Questions

1. How was Spencer’s paper on the fawn-child received?

2. What happened to Samuel?

3. How did Dr. Joab A. Holace describe Spencer in a medical journal in July 1884?

4. Who was Alexander Goethe?

5. What creature did Spencer create that was too grotesque for his audiences?

6. Was Spencer able to provide financially for his family by touring with the carnival?

7. How did Spencer treat Miriam Helmer?

8. What did Spencer decide to do for a living after he could no longer work at the academy?

9. Who were some of the performers in the Human Renaissance show?

10. Why did Spencer have to leave the World’s Columbian Exposition early?

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