Up in the Old Hotel and Other Stories Quiz | Eight Week Quiz D

Joseph Mitchell (writer)
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 98 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Up in the Old Hotel and Other Stories Quiz | Eight Week Quiz D

Joseph Mitchell (writer)
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 98 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 210 - 324.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Barbee, what kind of person always frequented his business?
(a) Religious people.
(b) Vegetarians.
(c) Latin American people.
(d) Chinese people.

2. For what reason did Bill often close his business early?
(a) His wife made him come early for dinner.
(b) He had to work at another business.
(c) He got tired.
(d) He was tempted to drink alcohol.

3. Why is Mitchell compelled by Jane?
(a) Her outlook on life.
(b) Her career resume.
(c) Her education and skills.
(d) Her appearance.

4. Who did Mazie cite as being helpful?
(a) Nuns.
(b) Doctors.
(c) Priests.
(d) Teachers.

5. What would James Hall do to preach?
(a) Preach on the bus.
(b) Stand outside churches of other faiths to preach.
(c) Get phone numbers.
(d) Show up at random homes.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why did Jane decide not to shave her face?

3. How old is Philippa Duke Schuyler?

4. What is the name of the person Mitchell talks about in "A Mess of Clams"?

5. Who started Barbee's business?

(see the answer key)

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