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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 106 - 209.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Mitchell claims to have often helped his father do which activity?
(a) Slaughter cows.
(b) Shovel snow.
(c) Clean abandoned homes.
(d) Hunt for deer.

2. Which person that Mitchell writes about wears a scarf to hide his or her face?
(a) Mazie.
(b) Joe Gould.
(c) Jane.
(d) Thomas O'Boyle.

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

4. Who is described as the "Old Yankee"?
(a) Mazie Gordon.
(b) Charles Cassell.
(c) John McSorley.
(d) Daniel O'Connell.

5. When was "The Old House at Home" opened?
(a) 1895.
(b) 1823.
(c) 1874.
(d) 1854.

Short Answer Questions

1. At McSorley's, what did the men gather around?

2. Why is Mitchell compelled by Jane?

3. What is peculiar about Philippa's family's diet?

4. What was James Jefferson Davis Hall's occupation?

5. What does Mitchell say populated streets at night?

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