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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is "Professor Sea Gull"?

2. What last name did Mazie choose?

3. What are Philippa's parents?

4. Who is the main personality in "The Same as Monkey Glands"?

5. The story about which person or people leaves the reader hanging most?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Commodore Dutch?

2. Who is Andrew Zimmer?

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

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

5. Why does Mitchell include a personal anecdote in Cassell's story, and is it an effective technique?

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

7. Why did Peggy lie to the little girl?

8. Is Joe an exhibitionist?

9. Who is Philippa Schuyler?

10. What tone does Mitchell use to discuss the personalities in Up in the Old Hotel and Other Stories?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the painting that Joe Gould was in. What did this prove about Joe? Was he an exhibitionist? Would he have wanted his life to be portrayed in the way it is in Mitchell's stories? How do you know?

Essay Topic 2

What role do vices like alcohol play in Mitchell's stories? What message do the stories tend to send about the use of these vices?

Essay Topic 3

Jane, Lady Olga the bearded lady, has an interesting outlook on life. Describe this point of view. Has Jane given up on life? Has she given up on changing her fate? Is she happy?

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