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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through pp. 85-101.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the title of the article in The Nation in 1896?
(a) "American Illiteracy."
(b) "Illiteracy in America."
(c) "The Growing Illiteracy of American Boys."
(d) "The Illiteracy of American Boys."

2. What kind of car did Carlos Ramirez have?
(a) Jaguar.
(b) Porsche.
(c) Saab.
(d) Mercedes.

3. In college, what subject did Mike find hard to study?
(a) Poetry.
(b) Contemporary literature.
(c) Psychological text.
(d) English Prose written before the 20th century.

4. Who helped Mike learn to write better?
(a) Dr. Stevens.
(b) Dr. Erlandson.
(c) Dr. Jones.
(d) Dr. Johnson.

5. How much did John pay to rent his apartment in 1962?
(a) $20.
(b) $40.
(c) $30.
(d) $10.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Laura's father's job?

2. As teenagers, where did Mike and his friends hang out?

3. Who did Mike feel was the worst teacher he observed?

4. How many members were in the group Mike joined in college?

5. Who was Mike's best friend in 1962?

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