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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the title of the book Joe is writing?
(a) An Oral History of Our Time.
(b) An Expansive History of Earth.
(c) A Brief History of the World.
(d) An Examination of History.

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

3. What did James Hall believe that he was doing?
(a) Helping people.
(b) Contributing to society's downfall.
(c) Hurting people.
(d) Increasing education.

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

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

6. What was Daniel O'Connell's profession before he retired?
(a) Business owner.
(b) Firefighter.
(c) Postal worker.
(d) Police officer.

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

8. What are calypsos?
(a) Sad songs about death and illness.
(b) Humorous songs about love and honor.
(c) Angry songs about bar fights and missed opportunities.
(d) Serious songs about romantic love.

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

10. How old is Philippa Duke Schuyler?
(a) 21.
(b) 14.
(c) 5.
(d) 9.

11. What occupation did Jane Barnell have?
(a) Worked at The Venice.
(b) Court stenographer.
(c) Veterinarian.
(d) Bearded lady at a circus.

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

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

14. When did Bill sell "The Old House at Home"?
(a) 1936.
(b) 1945.
(c) 1932.
(d) 1941.

15. How did Jane's father feel about her?
(a) He was embarrassed of her.
(b) He was ashamed and kept her locked away.
(c) He loved her.
(d) He refused to ever get to know his daughter.

Short Answer Questions

1. What trend became apparent for Mohawk Indian religion?

2. Who is the founder of the Anti-profanity League?

3. Why did the owner of McSorley's change the name?

4. How did Mazie spend most of her evenings?

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

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