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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. James Hall's requests mostly came from what kind of person?
(a) Teenagers.
(b) Atheists.
(c) Older women.
(d) Angry men.

2. What kind of work do the Mohawk Indians tend to leave for?
(a) Jobs in the education field.
(b) Factory work.
(c) Servant and maid jobs.
(d) Odd jobs.

3. 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.

4. Who claimed to be angry at people who said they were tired of noises?
(a) Frankenheim.
(b) Fitzsimmons.
(c) Sinclair.
(d) Smith.

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

6. Who is the main personality in "The Same as Monkey Glands"?
(a) Barbee.
(b) Colborne.
(c) Clock.
(d) Sinclair.

7. What happened to the money people sent to Mitchell for the "cave dwellers"?
(a) He gave it to the "cave dwellers".
(b) He sent it back to them.
(c) He spent it.
(d) He donated it.

8. Which adjective best describes the atmosphere of McSorley's?
(a) Disturbing.
(b) Gloomy.
(c) Bright.
(d) Upbeat.

9. What was the biggest contrast between Bill and his father?
(a) Bill was eager to please customers.
(b) Bill was quiet.
(c) Bill was a good businessman.
(d) Bill was an alcoholic.

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

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

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

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

14. What occupation does Jane dream of having?
(a) Model.
(b) Stenographer.
(c) Author.
(d) Teacher.

15. Who is the historian for a club for deaf people?
(a) Sam Smith.
(b) Jack Fitzsimmons.
(c) Samuel Frankenheim.
(d) Joe Gould.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Mitchell meet Archie Clock?

2. How many mummies did Charles claim to have owned?

3. Mitchell claims to have often helped his father do which activity?

4. Under what circumstance would Mazie give the poor a ticket for free?

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

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