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

Joseph Mitchell (writer)
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Up in the Old Hotel and Other Stories Test | Final 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. In which year did Hugh Floor believe he would die?
(a) 1985.
(b) 1975.
(c) 1955.
(d) 1965.

2. Which sentence best describes the way Mitchell wrote Hugh Flood as a subject?
(a) He is a compilation of characters.
(b) He is a very realistic character.
(c) He is an unreal character.
(d) He never existed.

3. In "On the Wagon," what is the name of the man's girlfriend?
(a) Betty.
(b) Betsy Ann.
(c) Samantha.
(d) Valerie.

4. In the story about Mr. Hunter's grave, who admits to enjoying cemetery walks?
(a) Poole.
(b) Emmons.
(c) Mitchell.
(d) Hunter.

5. What is the name of the dragger captain Mitchell meets?
(a) Poole.
(b) Hunter.
(c) Lundy.
(d) Thompson.

6. What industry was Louis' family in before he moved?
(a) Teaching.
(b) Farming.
(c) Industrial.
(d) Fishing.

7. Who did Peggy tell that she was punished by God for being bad?
(a) A little girl.
(b) Mitchell.
(c) A man who had a crush on her.
(d) Her boss.

8. Where did Joe feel most at home?
(a) New York.
(b) Chicago.
(c) Detroit.
(d) Los Angeles.

9. What did Dockery disapprove of?
(a) Automobiles.
(b) Writing as a career choice.
(c) Farming.
(d) Animals used in farming.

10. How does Mitchell remain out of the loop in Peggy's story?
(a) He never asks Peggy her real name.
(b) He never knows what she says to the girl the second time.
(c) He never asks Peggy if he can publish her story.
(d) He never follows up with Peggy to see what happened to her.

11. What hotel did Hugh Flood live in?
(a) The Islander.
(b) The Pacific.
(c) Holiday Inn.
(d) The Hartford.

12. Where did Hugh Flood spend most of his time?
(a) Fish market.
(b) Home.
(c) Library.
(d) School.

13. What is the name of the bayman Andrews introduces Mitchell to?
(a) Luke.
(b) Leroy.
(c) Leon.
(d) Lawrence.

14. In "On the Wagon," what did the man need to do to keep his job?
(a) Make friends with the boss.
(b) Bring in more business.
(c) Go back to college.
(d) Stay sober.

15. What is the name of Hugh's close friend?
(a) Kent.
(b) Keith.
(c) Marcus.
(d) Matthew.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does "The Bottom of the Harbor" describe?

2. What name does Mr. Cusack assign to people who act strangely during the full moon?

3. Hugh Flood is referred to as which of the following?

4. At the time of his projected death, how old would Hugh Flood be?

5. Why was it illegal for people to harvest the bay in Andrew's story?

(see the answer keys)

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