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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Wasteland Stories.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many men is Res Grier working with to reshingle the church in "Shingles for God"?
(a) Three.
(b) Two.
(c) Five.
(d) Four.

2. What is the name of the black man who is killed for assaulting Minnie Cooper in the story "Dry September"?
(a) Will Mayes.
(b) Tomas Frank.
(c) Charlie Delay.
(d) Alan Barks.

3. Which of the following vehicles does Uncle Willy crash, killing himself?
(a) A train.
(b) A boat.
(c) A car.
(d) An airplane.

4. Who suggests that Lucius go visit the Indians to cure his ailment?
(a) DuBoise.
(b) Alexander.
(c) Monroe.
(d) Ratcliff.

5. Which of the following government officials does NOT arrive at the home of the two boys in "The Tall Men"?
(a) A parson.
(b) A marshal.
(c) An investigator.
(d) A recruiter.

Short Answer Questions

1. What liquor does the father in "The Tall Men" drink for anesthetic before his surgery?

2. In the story "A Courtship," what does David Hogganbeck drive for a living?

3. What part of de Spain's house does Abner allegedly ruin in "Barn Burning"?

4. After Pete is killed in combat, how long do his parents take off of work to mourn for him?

5. What is Alec Gray punished for NOT doing in the Army?

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