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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Naught and Grief".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does this new person help Inman with his journey?
(a) She nurses him through his illness.
(b) She feeds him a hearty meal that staves off starvation.
(c) She treats his wounds and gives him medication.
(d) She gives him a ride back to the military hospital.

2. What is Ruby attempting to teach Ada while living at Black Cove?
(a) Druid Spirituality.
(b) The teachings of the Koran.
(c) The beliefs of the Catholic Church.
(d) How to be in tune with nature.

3. What map does Inman follow on the next leg of his journey in the chapter, The Doing of It?
(a) A map given to him by the Federals.
(b) A map given to him by Lila.
(c) A map given to him by Veasey.
(d) A map given to him by the yellow slave.

4. What do these men want to know about?
(a) The band of outliers robbing rich slavers.
(b) Where the nearest town is.
(c) Where Inman might be.
(d) What unit Stobrod and Pangle are with.

5. Who comes to Black Cove as Ada and Ruby ready the winter garden?
(a) The Federals.
(b) A group of deserters from Fredricksburg.
(c) The Home Guard.
(d) A group of women and children fleeing the Federals in Tennessee.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Waldo, mentioned in the chapter Ashes of Roses?

2. What do Ruby and Ada do when these visitors surprise them at Black Cove while they are preparing the winter garden?

3. Who believes parties are a waste of time and energy?

4. What does the young man who takes Ada away during the party tell her?

5. In the chapter, Naught and Grief, who has joined Stobrod and Pangle?

(see the answer key)

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