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

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

3. What were Joe's father and grandfather?
(a) Professors.
(b) Writers.
(c) Doctors.
(d) Journalists.

4. What did the "Old Yankee" run?
(a) A museum.
(b) A fishing bait shop.
(c) A bank.
(d) A record store.

5. What are Philippa's parents?
(a) Writers.
(b) Doctors.
(c) Construction workers.
(d) Factory workers.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is "Santa Clause Smith"?

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

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

4. Joe said that the animals in the streets were "aching souls" of what type of person?

5. What was the name of the man who opened "The Old House at Home"?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Peggy lie to the little girl?

2. What does it mean that Jane has only a limited ability to be happy?

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

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

5. Why did Barbee own a terrapin shop and why did many people purchase them?

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

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

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

9. Describe Philippa's parents and situation at home.

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

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