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

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

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

4. Who is "Professor Sea Gull"?
(a) Jane Barnell.
(b) Joe Gould.
(c) Thomas O'Boyle.
(d) Charles Cassell.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What occupation did Jane Barnell have?

2. How did Jane's father feel about her?

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

4. What is Philippa a prodigy in?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Mitchell interested in the lives of McSorley, O'Connell, and Gordon?

2. Describe the role of the theme of people being torn by life and heritage in Mitchell's collection of stories.

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

4. What does Mitchell think about "Santa Clause Smith"?

5. What was the main rule at McSorley's and why?

6. What happens in "I Blame it all on Mama"?

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

8. What is the message behind the story about Peggy?

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

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

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