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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. How much would Dutch typically profit?

2. Who is "Professor Sea Gull"?

3. For what reason did Bill often close his business early?

4. What school did Joe attend?

5. What are Philippa's parents?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is the story about Joe Gould last in Up in the Old Hotel and Other Stories?

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

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

4. Who is Philippa Schuyler?

5. What is "On the Wagon" about?

6. Who is Mr. Hunter?

7. Who is Charles Cassell?

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

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

10. Why did Jane choose to live the circus life?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How do elements of humor contrast with elements of darkness in Mitchell's collection of short stories? Give three specific examples.

Essay Topic 2

What role does the theme of anger play in Up in the Old Hotel and Other Stories? Describe at least three ways in which Mitchell develops this theme.

Essay Topic 3

Which character would you choose to write a full-length biography about if you were Mitchell? Explain why this character made such a big impression on you.

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