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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. In Chapter 6, where was the lizard-woman from?
(a) Chicago.
(b) Philadelphia.
(c) Detroit.
(d) Cleveland.

2. At the beginning of Chapter 7, where was Spencer traveling?
(a) Omaha.
(b) Chicago.
(c) Minneapolis.
(d) Denver.

3. How many different species are listed in the Codex?
(a) 15.
(b) 12.
(c) 11.
(d) 13.

4. As Spencer worked with the fawn-child in Chapter 5, what was he fighting?
(a) Pneumonia.
(b) Criticism.
(c) Disapproval.
(d) Fatigue and sickness.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What became Elise’s nickname during the time the Blacks traveled with the carnival?

2. How many heads did the chimaera have?

3. Where did Dr. Joab A. Holace believe that Spencer’s paper about the fawn-child should have been published?

4. How many copies were printed of the Codex?

5. In ancient times, how was the siren described?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the sphinx like?

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

3. Who was Alexander Goethe?

4. What did some believe about the creatures in the Human Renaissance show?

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

6. How did Spencer get the fawn-child and what did he do with it?

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

8. What was the legend behind the ganesha?

9. How did Spencer treat Miriam Helmer?

10. What observations did Spencer record from his dissection of the fawn-child?

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