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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What reason does Whedbee give for North Carolina being virtually witch free?

2. In "The Legend of Old Buck" who does the person that continues to inhabit the woods specifically watch over?

3. What does Tim find the mill is filled with when he goes to check on it?

4. What must a ship do upon leaving the harbor in "The Dram Tree"?

5. What is White Cloud's dying wish?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who are Sam and Jack in "Currituck Jack"?

2. What happens to Prince Roanoke?

3. Why does Tim hide in his mill?

4. Who is the Gray Man of Hatteras?

5. What does the legend say Old Buck continues to look after?

6. When can those see the Gray Man of Hatteras?

7. What is the Dram Tree?

8. What happens when Polly finally cataches Fame?

9. In "Indian Gallows" what does King Cashie form in and plan to do?

10. Who is Prince Roanoke?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the role war plays in the stories "Currituck Jack" and "Rodanthe's Drum of Old Christmas".

Essay Topic 2

Analyze and discuss how the last story of "Outer Banks and Seaside Stories" with "The Queen of Sounds" suggests a noteworthy skepticism in the belief the readers have in these legends. How does this story specifically suggest to the reader that's these stories should be taken with a grain of salt?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss and explain the relationship of Christmas to "The Legend of Old Buck" and how Saint George killing the dragon relates to children receiving gifts at Christmastime.

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