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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Mazie spend most of her evenings?
(a) Cleaning up the theater.
(b) Working at the food mission.
(c) Walking around the streets.
(d) Reading about poverty.

2. How old was Jane when she grew a full beard?
(a) 16.
(b) 22.
(c) 4.
(d) 10.

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

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

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

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

7. What street does Philippa live on?
(a) Grant Avenue.
(b) Parish Avenue.
(c) Convent Avenue.
(d) Sturgis Avenue.

8. How many notebooks did Joe have written?
(a) 31.
(b) 34.
(c) 27.
(d) 13.

9. Who is the founder of the Anti-profanity League?
(a) Sinclair.
(b) Fitzsimmons.
(c) Smith.
(d) Colborne.

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

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

12. What is peculiar about Philippa's family's diet?
(a) They eat only raw food.
(b) They eat only protein.
(c) They do not eat any homecooked meals.
(d) They do not eat fruit.

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

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

15. What is the name of Jane's husband?
(a) Thomas.
(b) Alex.
(c) Glenn.
(d) Charles.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Daniel leave his business to when he died?

2. What was the name of the man who opened "The Old House at Home"?

3. Who is "Professor Sea Gull"?

4. What last name did Mazie choose?

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

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