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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who told Mitchell about the club for deaf people?
(a) John Smith.
(b) Jack Fitzsimmons.
(c) Edgar Sinclair.
(d) Samuel Frankenheim.

3. What does Mitchell say populated streets at night?
(a) Rats.
(b) Dogs.
(c) Squirrels.
(d) Cats.

4. What are Philippa's parents?
(a) Factory workers.
(b) Construction workers.
(c) Doctors.
(d) Writers.

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

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

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

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

9. What is Philippa a prodigy in?
(a) Painting.
(b) Math.
(c) Writing.
(d) Music.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. On what street was McSorley's located?

3. How old was Jane when she grew a full beard?

4. How did Mazie spend most of her evenings?

5. Why did Jane decide not to shave her face?

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