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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why did Jane decide not to shave her face?
(a) She thought her beard made her more attractive.
(b) She was not ashamed of her beard.
(c) She accepted herself.
(d) She found it to be unfeminist.

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

4. When was "The Old House at Home" opened?
(a) 1895.
(b) 1874.
(c) 1854.
(d) 1823.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What were the names of Mazie's sisters?

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

3. Why did people make so many purchases from Barbee's shop?

4. How many notebooks did Joe have written?

5. Mitchell claims to have often helped his father do which activity?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Mitchell's feelings about the privacy of his subjects?

2. Why is the memory of being hit by a cow significant to Cassell's story?

3. Why is the story about Joe Gould last in Up in the Old Hotel and Other Stories?

4. Describe Hugh Flood's thoughts about death.

5. What message does Mitchell attempt to send about gypsies?

6. Who are the Cave Dwellers?

7. Why does Hugh Flood get mad at Mr. Mooney?

8. Where does the title "Professor Sea Gull" come from?

9. Describe the "Don't-Swear Man."

10. What is the significance of the rats in the street at night?

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