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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. When did Bill sell "The Old House at Home"?
(a) 1932.
(b) 1936.
(c) 1945.
(d) 1941.

2. Who claimed to be angry at people who said they were tired of noises?
(a) Frankenheim.
(b) Fitzsimmons.
(c) Sinclair.
(d) Smith.

3. What was Daniel O'Connell's profession before he retired?
(a) Business owner.
(b) Police officer.
(c) Firefighter.
(d) Postal worker.

4. How old was Jane when she grew a full beard?
(a) 4.
(b) 16.
(c) 10.
(d) 22.

5. How did Jane's father feel about her?
(a) He loved her.
(b) He refused to ever get to know his daughter.
(c) He was ashamed and kept her locked away.
(d) He was embarrassed of her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of business is "The Old House at Home"?

2. What happened to the money people sent to Mitchell for the "cave dwellers"?

3. Who told Mitchell about the club for deaf people?

4. How did Jane's mother feel about her?

5. How did the "cave dwellers" feel after they read their story?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Hugh Flood get mad at Mr. Mooney?

2. Why did Joe decide to live in New York?

3. After Peggy talks to the little girl, why does she ask the bartender to walk her home?

4. What significance does Mr. Cusack place on the full moon?

5. How does Ellery's attitude differ from that of other captains?

6. How is seafood a symbol in the story about Hugh Flood?

7. Who is Mr. Hunter?

8. Why did Louis insist on ending the visit to the upper floors of his building?

9. What does Jim's companion teach him in "The Kind Old Blonde"?

10. Who is Andrew Zimmer?

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