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

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

3. What is the name of Jane's husband?
(a) Alex.
(b) Thomas.
(c) Charles.
(d) Glenn.

4. Who did Mazie cite as being helpful?
(a) Priests.
(b) Doctors.
(c) Nuns.
(d) Teachers.

5. What is the name of the story about Commodore Dutch?
(a) A Wonderous Man.
(b) A Lonely Man.
(c) A Sporting Man.
(d) A Hunting Man.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did the owner of McSorley's change the name?

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

3. What is peculiar about Philippa's family's diet?

4. What would James Hall do to preach?

5. Under what circumstance would Mazie give the poor a ticket for free?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Ellery's attitude differ from that of other captains?

3. Is Joe an exhibitionist?

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

5. Who is Charles Cassell?

6. What is the significance of the rats in the street at night?

7. What is "On the Wagon" about?

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

9. What tone does Mitchell use to discuss the personalities in Up in the Old Hotel and Other Stories?

10. Who is Mr. Hunter?

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