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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Pound Party and The Census.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following people was considered to be the stabilizing force of Cross Creek?
(a) Joe Mackay.
(b) Martha Mickens.
(c) Tom Morrison.
(d) Marsh Turner.

2. Which of the following was Burnt Island NOT known to harbor?
(a) Criminals.
(b) Rattlesnakes.
(c) Vultures.
(d) Wild boars.

3. What type of groves lined the streets in Cross Creek?
(a) Olive.
(b) Almond.
(c) Lemon.
(d) Grape.

4. Which of the following Cross Creek families was described as having "baby after baby"?
(a) The Morrisons.
(b) The Turners.
(c) The Townsends.
(d) The Marshes.

5. How did Rawlings react to farming life soon after moving to Cross Creek?
(a) Farming was easier than she thought.
(b) Farming was harder than she thought.
(c) Rawlings did not do her own farming.
(d) Farming was more boring than she thought.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following adjectives best described Cross Creek?

2. Which of the following parasites were the Towensend children suffering from?

3. What state was Cross Creek located in?

4. Why did the Townsends invite Rawlings over for a party?

5. What work did Martha regularly do for Rawlings in her home?

(see the answer key)

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