Up in the Old Hotel and Other Stories Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

Joseph Mitchell (writer)
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Up in the Old Hotel and Other Stories Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

Joseph Mitchell (writer)
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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What were Joe's father and grandfather?
(a) Journalists.
(b) Professors.
(c) Doctors.
(d) Writers.

4. What trend became apparent for Mohawk Indian religion?
(a) Most Indians became Muslim.
(b) Most Indians stayed true to their native religions.
(c) Most Indians became Catholic.
(d) Most Indians became atheists.

5. Why did people make so many purchases from Barbee's shop?
(a) The animals tasted good.
(b) The animals were good pets.
(c) They believed the animals had healing powers.
(d) The animals were good at guarding other more valuable animals.

6. Which person was known as Houdini in Harlem?
(a) Smith.
(b) Barbee.
(c) Sinclair.
(d) Colborne.

7. What school did Joe attend?
(a) Brown.
(b) Notre Dame.
(c) Yale.
(d) Harvard.

8. At McSorley's, what did the men gather around?
(a) A fire.
(b) A pool table.
(c) A television.
(d) A mirror.

9. What did Commodore do to make a living?
(a) He begged on the streets.
(b) He served food at a cafe.
(c) He held an annual ball.
(d) He owned a business.

10. What kind of farm does Barbee own?
(a) Reptile farm.
(b) Cattle farm.
(c) Terrapin farm.
(d) Monkey farm.

11. Who did Daniel leave his business to when he died?
(a) His son.
(b) His wife.
(c) His nephew.
(d) His daughter.

12. What is the name of the place in "The Obituary of a Fin Mill"?
(a) Bob's.
(b) Tim's.
(c) Sam's.
(d) Dick's.

13. Who is "Professor Sea Gull"?
(a) Thomas O'Boyle.
(b) Charles Cassell.
(c) Jane Barnell.
(d) Joe Gould.

14. What did Charles often sell?
(a) Antiques.
(b) Odds and ends.
(c) Fishing bait.
(d) Food.

15. Joe said that the animals in the streets were "aching souls" of what type of person?
(a) Landlords.
(b) Doctors.
(c) Old people.
(d) Students.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Barbee, what kind of person always frequented his business?

2. When did Bill sell "The Old House at Home"?

3. Who is the historian for a club for deaf people?

4. Which character looked down on possessions?

5. How did Jane's father feel about her?

(see the answer keys)

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