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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Zilpha Marsh-Webser Ford.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Henry C. Calhoun want to avenge?
(a) His father.
(b) His son.
(c) His wife.
(d) His brother.

2. What did Joseph Dixon tune?
(a) Violins and cellos.
(b) Flutes.
(c) Guitars and pianos.
(d) Harps and pianos.

3. What did Silas Dement burn down?
(a) Spoon River Church.
(b) Spoon River School.
(c) Spoon River Courthouse.
(d) Jonathon Houghton's barn.

4. Who was crushed by a falling carriage?
(a) State's Attorney Fallas.
(b) Blind Jack.
(c) Hon. Henry Bennett.
(d) The Circuit Judge.

5. How did Pauline Barrett die?
(a) She died from an infection after surgery.
(b) She died because she could not reach the surgeon in time.
(c) She killed herself.
(d) She died in surgery.

Short Answer Questions

1. With what did Russell Kincaid have a kinship?

2. Who believed a close friend or relative must speak to God on your behalf if you die having always rejected Him?

3. Where was Russian Sonia from?

4. Who was the several-times mayor of Spoon River?

5. What stands on the lot where James Garber walked to work every day?

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