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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 is the book written by the answer to #126 which is compared to Steinbeck's Grapes of Wrath?

2. Where does Plowden fall in love with trains?

3. Aviation is a common cause destined to ______________________.

4. What is the main profession of most Rothschild men?

5. What makes Lindbergh renounce his profession?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe Richter's personality.

3. What is the scope of David Plowden's work?

4. Why does strip mining continue in many states?

5. According to McCullough, what are some of Washington D.C.'s best attributes?

6. What is the purpose of McCullough's words in "Recommended Itinerary?"

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

8. In what areas is life indelibly altered during this period?

9. What is Richter's background and the beginning of his writing success?

10. How is Plowden both photographer and historian?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The aviators in the mid-1920s were gifted writers as well as aviators. Why do you think there is a connection between these two skills? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Brave Companions is a volume of 17 previously published articles and addresses about diverse people and events selected by historian David McCullough. Why did McCullough decide to write these stories? Why did he choose these people and places? What overall message does McCullough want readers to understand?

Essay Topic 3

David Plowden considers himself to be more of an historian than photographer which is why he is driven to capture people and places before they disappear. Explain the ultimate futility of Plowden's work since history is always on the heels of the last moment.

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