The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg | Short Question Answer Key

Short Answer Key

Part 1

1. How does the author describe Hadleyburg?

Honest and upright.

2. What did the residents of Hadleyburg teach their babies in the cradle?

The principles of honest dealings.

3. What did the residents of Hadleyburg keep out of the way of young people?

Temptations.

4. What did the stranger's plan light his head up with?

Evil joy.

5. What did the stranger decide he wanted to do to the town?

Corrupt it.

6. Where does the stranger set down his sack in the cashier's house?

Behind the stove.

7. What is the old lady reading in the parlor?

The Missionary Herald.

8. What does the sack contain?

Gold.

9. What does the stranger say he used to be?

A gambler.

10. Where should the candidates appear at 8:00 in the evening on Friday?

The town hall.

11. What should the candidate hand to Rev. Burgess?

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