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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Play Eight, Which Side Are You On, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the prologue in Play Six, Tall Tales, discuss?
(a) The beauty of spring in the mountains.
(b) The history of the Talbert family.
(c) Coal mining.
(d) The history of the Rowen family.

2. What brings Abe Steinman to Mary Anne's door?
(a) He is a preacher.
(b) He is ill and needs a doctor.
(c) He needs a place to stay while looking for work at the mine.
(d) He is a traveling salesman.

3. What deal does Michael Rowen make with the Cherokee warriors Dragging Canoe and Taskwan in Play One, Masters of the Trade?
(a) A trade of whiskey for women.
(b) A trade of powder, shot and blankets for fur pelts.
(c) A trade of whiskey for fresh fish and game.
(d) A trade of beads for horses.

4. After the tragedy at the mine in Play Seven, what does Tommy tell Andrew he wants?
(a) His job back and his family to be safe.
(b) To leave Howsen County.
(c) Money.
(d) A promotion.

5. When Talbert and his men retreat to the river during their first battle in Play Five, what happens to Talbert?
(a) He is captured by a Union lieutenant.
(b) He is wounded by a Union bullet.
(c) He develops dysentery.
(d) He falls and breaks his ankle.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many children does Mary Anne have in Play Seven?

2. To whom does Joshua give a speech in the prologue of Play Eight?

3. In Play Four, what does Jeremiah call Zeke?

4. Who attacks J.T. in Play Six upon seeing him kiss Mary Anne?

5. In Play Eight why does Joshua tell Scotty he can't tell the miners everything that is going on with the mining company?

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