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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6 - American Carnival.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 2, from where did the dead insects come from that Spencer illustrated?
(a) Russia.
(b) Malaysian Islands.
(c) Cuba.
(d) Europe.

2. During his last year at the academy, how did Spencer devote his time?
(a) Private studies.
(b) Dissections.
(c) More lectures.
(d) More surgeries.

3. What became Elise’s nickname during the time the Blacks traveled with the carnival?
(a) Momma El.
(b) Ellie.
(c) Mother Elise.
(d) Miss Priss.

4. What years of Spencer’s life were covered in Chapter 6?
(a) 1890-1900.
(b) 1885-1895.
(c) 1879-1887.
(d) 1880-1900.

5. Where was Spencer’s caravan parked while he and his son created creatures for his show?
(a) Elise’s family home near Chicago.
(b) Farm outside of Boston.
(c) Meadow 40 miles north of Philadelphia.
(d) Small town near Detroit.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Spencer believe scientific evidence was derived?

2. In Chapter 6, where did the dining room of an exclusive dinner club get destroyed because of Spencer’s actions?

3. In Chapter 6, what was the occupation of the person who criticized Spencer’s show and said it was indecent and blasphemous?

4. What year did Spencer and his brother move as mentioned at the end of Chapter 1?

5. When did Spencer begin keeping a journal?

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