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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the term James Hall believed was occurring?

2. How much would Dutch typically profit?

3. Who did Mazie cite as being helpful?

4. What kind of farm does Barbee own?

5. Who did Daniel leave his business to when he died?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Mitchell interested in Gould's manucsript?

2. What is "On the Wagon" about?

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

4. Who is Charles Cassell?

5. How did people feel about the scam Commodore Dutch put on?

6. Why did Joe decide to live in New York?

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

8. Who is Jane Barnell?

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

10. Why did Louis insist on ending the visit to the upper floors of his building?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Jane, Lady Olga the bearded lady, has an interesting outlook on life. Describe this point of view. Has Jane given up on life? Has she given up on changing her fate? Is she happy?

Essay Topic 2

How do elements of humor contrast with elements of darkness in Mitchell's collection of short stories? Give three specific examples.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the importance of setting In Mitchell's stories. What setting is most significant? Does setting ever come off more strongly than the characters and plots in the stories? Explain.

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