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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 56 - 105.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the title of the book Joe is writing?
(a) An Examination of History.
(b) An Expansive History of Earth.
(c) A Brief History of the World.
(d) An Oral History of Our Time.

2. What was the name of the man who opened "The Old House at Home"?
(a) John McSorley.
(b) Bill McSorley.
(c) William Ames.
(d) Joe Gould.

3. In "Spism and Spasm," what did the main character become?
(a) A bum.
(b) A writer.
(c) A street preacher.
(d) A teacher.

4. Who was not allowed to enter "The Old House at Home"?
(a) Those with meager incomes.
(b) Non-whites.
(c) Women.
(d) Alcoholics.

5. What kind of business is "The Old House at Home"?
(a) A family restaurant.
(b) A sports bar.
(c) A saloon.
(d) An assisted living home.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the biggest contrast between Bill and his father?

2. James Hall's requests mostly came from what kind of person?

3. Why did the owner of McSorley's change the name?

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

5. Who is described as the "Old Yankee"?

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