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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 started Barbee's business?
(a) His wife.
(b) HIs grandfather.
(c) His father.
(d) His father-in-law.

2. How old was Jane when she grew a full beard?
(a) 16.
(b) 4.
(c) 22.
(d) 10.

3. Who is the historian for a club for deaf people?
(a) Sam Smith.
(b) Joe Gould.
(c) Samuel Frankenheim.
(d) Jack Fitzsimmons.

4. What did Commodore do to make a living?
(a) He served food at a cafe.
(b) He begged on the streets.
(c) He owned a business.
(d) He held an annual ball.

5. Who was not allowed to enter "The Old House at Home"?
(a) Those with meager incomes.
(b) Alcoholics.
(c) Women.
(d) Non-whites.

Short Answer Questions

1. What street does Philippa live on?

2. What would James Hall do to preach?

3. What did the "Old Yankee" run?

4. Who is the founder of the Anti-profanity League?

5. What is Philippa a prodigy in?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Philippa Schuyler?

2. Who is Hugh Flood?

3. What does Jim's companion teach him in "The Kind Old Blonde"?

4. How is seafood a symbol in the story about Hugh Flood?

5. Who is Andrew Zimmer?

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

7. What significance does Mr. Cusack place on the full moon?

8. Describe Dockery.

9. Why did Jane choose not to shave her beard?

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

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