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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The story about which person or people leaves the reader hanging most?
(a) The gypsies.
(b) Joe Gould.
(c) Cave dwellers.
(d) Philippa Schuyler.

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

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

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

5. What were the names of Mazie's sisters?
(a) Rosie and Jeanie.
(b) Rory and Jillian.
(c) Romy and Jenny.
(d) Rosa and Jordan.

6. Jane has only a limited ability to be which of the following?
(a) Sad.
(b) Angry.
(c) Embarrassed.
(d) Happy.

7. What last name did Mazie choose?
(a) Greydon.
(b) Gordon.
(c) Georgia.
(d) Gordian.

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

9. Who is "Santa Clause Smith"?
(a) Arthur Smith.
(b) Smith Johnson.
(c) John Smith.
(d) Richard Smith.

10. What was the term James Hall believed was occurring?
(a) Christian landslide.
(b) Religious decline.
(c) Christian recoil.
(d) Religious growth spurt.

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

12. How did the "cave dwellers" feel after they read their story?
(a) Relieved.
(b) Embarrassed.
(c) Excited.
(d) Angry.

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

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

15. Why did the owner of McSorley's change the name?
(a) He bought a new sign.
(b) His business wasn't popular with the old name.
(c) His wife hated the name.
(d) He knew he was going to pass it down to a family member.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who did Mazie cite as being helpful?

3. When was "The Old House at Home" opened?

4. Which character looked down on possessions?

5. What was the name of the theater Mazie worked at?

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