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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the Indian chief communicate with the president in the story "Lo"?
(a) Through letters.
(b) Through smoke signals.
(c) Through telephone calls.
(d) Through messengers.

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

3. Where are the Indians searching for the slave?
(a) On the plantation.
(b) In the woods.
(c) In the mountains.
(d) In the desert.

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

5. What part of de Spain's house does Abner allegedly ruin in "Barn Burning"?
(a) His dining room table.
(b) His carpet.
(c) His living room sofa.
(d) His drapes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Minnie on the first day she leaves her apartment after the attack?

2. What request does Pappy make of Doom when Doom returns to his tribe?

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

4. How does the servant at the rich family's home treat Pete's family when they come offering comfort?

5. Which of the following ailments plagues Lucius while he is out on the bear hunt?

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