Up in the Old Hotel and Other Stories Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

Joseph Mitchell (writer)
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Up in the Old Hotel and Other Stories Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

Joseph Mitchell (writer)
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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What school did Joe attend?
(a) Notre Dame.
(b) Yale.
(c) Harvard.
(d) Brown.

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

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

4. Who does Mitchell describe as thieves?
(a) Cave dwellers.
(b) Joe Gould and people like him.
(c) Gypsies.
(d) Philippa Schuyler's parents.

5. 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.

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

7. What was the name of the theater Mazie worked at?
(a) The Venice.
(b) The Verona.
(c) The Valentino.
(d) The Venetian.

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

9. What trend became apparent for Mohawk Indian religion?
(a) Most Indians became Muslim.
(b) Most Indians stayed true to their native religions.
(c) Most Indians became atheists.
(d) Most Indians became Catholic.

10. How much would Dutch typically profit?
(a) $8,000.
(b) $10,000.
(c) $2,000.
(d) $5,000.

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

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

13. Under what circumstance would Mazie give the poor a ticket for free?
(a) They cleaned up.
(b) They stopped living in front of the theater.
(c) They would run errands.
(d) They would buy her food.

14. What do Philippa's parents credit for her IQ?
(a) Education.
(b) Genes.
(c) Diet.
(d) Happiness.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. For what reason did Bill often close his business early?

2. At McSorley's, what did the men gather around?

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

4. What trend began to occur in Mohawk Indian marriages as Mitchell noted?

5. James Hall's requests mostly came from what kind of person?

(see the answer keys)

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