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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. Where did Mitchell meet Archie Clock?
(a) Restaurant.
(b) Library.
(c) Cruise.
(d) Clam beds.

2. The story about which person or people leaves the reader hanging most?
(a) Cave dwellers.
(b) Philippa Schuyler.
(c) The gypsies.
(d) Joe Gould.

3. What is the name of the person Mitchell talks about in "A Mess of Clams"?
(a) Clock.
(b) Barbee.
(c) Colborne.
(d) Gould.

4. What do Philippa's parents credit for her IQ?
(a) Happiness.
(b) Diet.
(c) Education.
(d) Genes.

5. How did Jane's mother feel about her?
(a) She abandoned her to run away.
(b) She never gave her opinion on the matter.
(c) She loved her.
(d) She was scared of her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is "Professor Sea Gull"?

2. According to Barbee, what kind of person always frequented his business?

3. What were Joe's father and grandfather?

4. When was "The Old House at Home" opened?

5. Who did Mazie cite as being helpful?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Mitchell interested in Gould's manucsript?

2. What message does Mitchell attempt to send about gypsies?

3. Why is Mitchell interested in the painting of Joe Gould?

4. Who is Andrew Zimmer?

5. Describe the "Don't-Swear Man."

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

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

8. What assumption does Mitchell make about the cave dwellers?

9. Who is Mr. Hunter?

10. Why did Barbee own a terrapin shop and why did many people purchase them?

(see the answer keys)

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