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

3. Which character looked down on possessions?

4. What kind of farm does Barbee own?

5. Where did Mitchell meet Archie Clock?

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

4. What changes occurred for the Mohawk Indians?

5. What was the main rule at McSorley's and why?

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

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

8. Who is Commodore Dutch?

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

10. Describe Hugh Flood's thoughts about death.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

What message about self-acceptance do you think Mitchell tries to send through stories like that of Peggy?

Essay Topic 3

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

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