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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. How many languages did Mamah speak by the time she was in kindergarten?
(a) 2.
(b) 4.
(c) 3.
(d) 1.

2. How many times has Mamah written Ellen since she has been in Wisconsin?
(a) 1.
(b) 5.
(c) 3.
(d) 2.

3. Who commissioned Wright to build Midway Gardens?
(a) Ed Waller.
(b) Peter Worthington.
(c) David Andrews.
(d) Martin Davidson.

4. How old was Ernest Weston when he was murdered by Julian?
(a) 10.
(b) 11.
(c) 13.
(d) 12.

5. Where do Tom Brunker's children live?
(a) Milwaukee.
(b) Spring Green.
(c) Oconto.
(d) Green Bay.

Short Answer Questions

1. To which paper does Frank write a letter after Mamah's death?

2. From what gate at Union Station does Frank usually depart from when returning to Taliesin?

3. According to Gertrude, how many nights had Julian slept with an ax on his pillow?

4. What do the children name the dog they find and Mamah find at camp?

5. When does Mamah receive notice that Edwin has sued for divorce?

Short Essay Questions

1. How and where is Mamah buried?

2. How does Mamah decide to get her hair cut?

3. Why are Aunt Jenny and Nell worried about the newspaper stories circulating about Frank and Mamah?

4. How do Frank, Edwin, and John get seats on the train without waiting in line?

5. What meals are served to the men working on Frank and Mamah's house daily?

6. Why does Mamah leave Frank at the end of Chapter 44?

7. How did Putnam's receive Mamah last summer when she tried to get them to publish Key's essays?

8. Why doesn't the Japanese cook that Frank hired come to Taliesin?

9. What does Mamah do when she goes to the cafe each morning?

10. At the beginning of Chapter 31, what is the female performer wearing?

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