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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 trend began to occur in Mohawk Indian marriages as Mitchell noted?
(a) Many Indians stopped taking part in marriage.
(b) Many Indians began to stop all marriages.
(c) Many Indian men began to search for younger partners.
(d) Many Indians began to marry whites.

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

3. According to Barbee, what kind of person always frequented his business?
(a) Latin American people.
(b) Chinese people.
(c) Vegetarians.
(d) Religious people.

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

5. How old is Philippa Duke Schuyler?
(a) 21.
(b) 5.
(c) 9.
(d) 14.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which adjective best describes the atmosphere of McSorley's?

2. What kind of work do the Mohawk Indians tend to leave for?

3. How did Mazie spend most of her evenings?

4. When was "The Old House at Home" opened?

5. Who is "Santa Clause Smith"?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who are the Cave Dwellers?

2. What is "On the Wagon" about?

3. Who is Mazie Gordon?

4. After Peggy talks to the little girl, why does she ask the bartender to walk her home?

5. Who is Commodore Dutch?

6. What is a calypso?

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

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

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

10. Who is Philippa Schuyler?

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