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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 371-436.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Jane's father feel about her?
(a) He refused to ever get to know his daughter.
(b) He was ashamed and kept her locked away.
(c) He loved her.
(d) He was embarrassed of her.

2. What is the name of the person Mitchell talks about in "A Mess of Clams"?
(a) Barbee.
(b) Gould.
(c) Colborne.
(d) Clock.

3. What trend began to occur in Mohawk Indian marriages as Mitchell noted?
(a) Many Indians stopped taking part in marriage.
(b) Many Indians began to marry whites.
(c) Many Indians began to stop all marriages.
(d) Many Indian men began to search for younger partners.

4. Which character looked down on possessions?
(a) James Jefferson Davis Hall.
(b) Mazie Gordon.
(c) Joe Gould.
(d) Jane Barnell.

5. What are calypsos?
(a) Angry songs about bar fights and missed opportunities.
(b) Sad songs about death and illness.
(c) Humorous songs about love and honor.
(d) Serious songs about romantic love.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which person that Mitchell writes about wears a scarf to hide his or her face?

2. Who is the main personality in "The Same as Monkey Glands"?

3. How old was Jane when she grew a full beard?

4. What name does Mr. Cusack assign to people who act strangely during the full moon?

5. In "Spism and Spasm," what did the main character become?

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