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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 much would Dutch typically profit?
(a) $2,000.
(b) $5,000.
(c) $10,000.
(d) $8,000.

2. Why did the owner of McSorley's change the name?
(a) He knew he was going to pass it down to a family member.
(b) His wife hated the name.
(c) His business wasn't popular with the old name.
(d) He bought a new sign.

3. What was the name of the man who opened "The Old House at Home"?
(a) John McSorley.
(b) William Ames.
(c) Bill McSorley.
(d) Joe Gould.

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

5. Who is "Professor Sea Gull"?
(a) Joe Gould.
(b) Charles Cassell.
(c) Jane Barnell.
(d) Thomas O'Boyle.

Short Answer Questions

1. What would James Hall do to preach?

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

3. Which character looked down on possessions?

4. How many notebooks did Joe have written?

5. What are Philippa's parents?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is a calypso?

2. Who is Philippa Schuyler?

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

4. Who is Mr. Cusack?

5. Who is Jane Barnell?

6. Who is Louis Morino?

7. What is the message behind the story about Peggy?

8. What changes occurred for the Mohawk Indians?

9. How does technology affect Mr. Flood and Mr. Cusack?

10. Why is the memory of being hit by a cow significant to Cassell's story?

(see the answer keys)

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