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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Village stories.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Abner Snope do for a living?
(a) He is a teacher.
(b) He is an architect.
(c) He is a doctor.
(d) He is a farmer.

2. How old is Pete's younger brother when he decides he wants to join the Army?
(a) 12 years old.
(b) 10 years old.
(c) 6 years old.
(d) 8 years old.

3. Which of the following holidays is Georgie anxiously anticipating in the story "That Will Be Fine"?
(a) Halloween.
(b) Christmas.
(c) His birthday.
(d) Easter.

4. What crime is Res Grier accused of in the end of the story "Shingles for the Lord"?
(a) Embezzlement.
(b) Kidnapping.
(c) Arson.
(d) Murder.

5. What is Emily Grierson's initial response after her father dies?
(a) She cries continually for three days.
(b) She decides not to go into mourning.
(c) She denies that her father is dead.
(d) She throws a party, celebrating her father's life.

Short Answer Questions

1. What weapon does Pete's younger brother use to attack the bus depot worker and the Army lieutenant?

2. During what month of the year does Hawkshaw disappear from town for two weeks?

3. What is the name of the man who is the rightful owner of the animal Res Grier is trying to sell to settle his debts?

4. Which of the following adjectives best describes Flem Snopes in the story "Centaur in Brass"?

5. How does Paul de Montigny feel about marrying Elly?

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