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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. What is the name of the place in "The Obituary of a Fin Mill"?
(a) Bob's.
(b) Dick's.
(c) Tim's.
(d) Sam's.

2. Which adjective best describes the atmosphere of McSorley's?
(a) Bright.
(b) Upbeat.
(c) Disturbing.
(d) Gloomy.

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

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

5. For what reason did Bill often close his business early?
(a) He had to work at another business.
(b) He got tired.
(c) His wife made him come early for dinner.
(d) He was tempted to drink alcohol.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the main personality in "The Same as Monkey Glands"?

2. Jane has only a limited ability to be which of the following?

3. What is the name of Jane's husband?

4. What did Charles often sell?

5. How did Mazie spend most of her evenings?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Mitchell interested in the painting of Joe Gould?

2. Who are the Cave Dwellers?

3. What does Mitchell learn from visiting the club for deaf people?

4. Who is Philippa Schuyler?

5. Why did Joe decide to live in New York?

6. Why did Jane choose to live the circus life?

7. Why does Mitchell include a personal anecdote in Cassell's story, and is it an effective technique?

8. What kind of relationship did Jane have with her parents?

9. What do you think about "Santa Clause Smith"? Is he benevolent or malicious?

10. Why is it significant that Mr. Flood is a compilation of people?

(see the answer keys)

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