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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. In "Spism and Spasm," what did the main character become?

2. What is the title of the book Joe is writing?

3. What was James Jefferson Davis Hall's occupation?

4. What did the "Old Yankee" run?

5. Where did Mitchell meet Archie Clock?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What do you think about "Santa Clause Smith"? Is he benevolent or malicious?

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

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

5. What is a calypso?

6. Who is Hugh Flood?

7. Who is Joe Gould?

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

9. What was strange to Mitchell in the story "I Couldn't Dope it Out"?

10. Which subject is the biggest supporter of the idea that things are always getting worse?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why did Mitchell lose interest in Joe Gould? What sparked his interest again?

Essay Topic 2

Which story in Up in the Old Hotel and Other Stories is the most remarkable? How does Mitchell make this story remarkable?

Essay Topic 3

What role does the theme of anger play in Up in the Old Hotel and Other Stories? Describe at least three ways in which Mitchell develops this theme.

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