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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 is George Lane?
(a) Miriam's husband
(b) Miriam's brother-in-law
(c) Miriam's favorite professor
(d) Miriam's accountant

2. In what year is Miriam born?
(a) 1908
(b) 1918
(c) 1928
(d) 1898

3. Which of the following is not a reason why strip mining is so popular?
(a) It takes fewer men
(b) It is safer than working underground
(c) It doesn't take as long
(d) It creates no psychological fear

4. At what age does Plowden begin to take photos?
(a) 21
(b) 18
(c) 33
(d) 10

5. Who is the aviator who disappears in the Marianas?
(a) Amelia Earhart
(b) Beryl Markham
(c) Antoine de Saint-Exupery
(d) Nevil Norway

Short Answer Questions

1. In strip mining, how many acres are disturbed for every acre mined?

2. Why is Miriam's wealthy Uncle Walter almost always in debt?

3. What number is the end mark in journalistic pieces as well as the day of the month that Richter died?

4. Where does Richter make a surprise visit to McCullough?

5. What is Conrad Richter's relationship to David McCullough?

Short Essay Questions

1. What closing words does McCullough offer the graduates?

2. What is the subject of this chapter entitled "Extraordinary Times?"

3. What is the obvious theme in David Plowden's photography?

4. What is Miriams' affinity to fleas?

5. Which aviators does McCullough include in this chapter?

6. What is the significance of Blair House in Washington, D.C.?

7. Who is Miriam Rothschild as described in this chapter?

8. What is the subject of "South of Kankakee?"

9. What are the unifying feelings these aviators have about flying?

10. Describe Richter's personality.

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