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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the narrator describe the sides of the sack?
(a) Ridgy.
(b) Bumby.
(c) Rough.
(d) Smooth.

2. What does the sack contain?
(a) Silver.
(b) $100 bills.
(c) $50 bills.
(d) Gold.

3. Who do the townspeople think helped the Reverend?
(a) Goodson.
(b) Simpson.
(c) The stranger.
(d) Harkness.

4. Where does the stranger set down his sack in the cashier's house?
(a) Under the floorboards.
(b) Under the bed.
(c) Behind the stove.
(d) On top of the wardrobe.

5. What did the residents of Hadleyburg keep out of the way of young people?
(a) Criminals.
(b) Temptations.
(c) Theater.
(d) Television.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Mrs. Richards worried will come at any moment?

2. What does Mr. Cox's boss say Mr. Cox should not ship until he tells him?

3. What does Mr. Richards say the town has trained them to think?

4. Why does Mrs. Richards think she and her husband deserve the money?

5. Why does Mr. Richards not want to make the matter private?

(see the answer key)

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