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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Conrad Siever-Cooney Potter.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Serepta Mason place the blame for blowing her petals away?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Spoon River.
(c) The fact that she never married.
(d) The bitter winds of life.

2. Why was Dr. Siegrfied Iseman thrown in jail?
(a) Selling hair tonic.
(b) Selling Elixir of Youth.
(c) Encouraging women not to have children.
(d) Practicing medicine without a license.

3. Where was Charlie French hurt by a toy pistol?
(a) His foot.
(b) His cheek.
(c) His elbow.
(d) His hand.

4. What is an epitaph?
(a) A satirical or witty poem or phrase.
(b) A poem or other writing about a deceased person.
(c) A speech given at a funeral.
(d) A spiritual revelation.

5. How does Cassius Hueffer's headstone describe him?
(a) A warrior.
(b) Gentle.
(c) Loving.
(d) Friendly.

Short Answer Questions

1. What poem describes the Spoon River Cemetery?

2. How did Jacob Goodpasture lose his son?

3. How did Hod Putt die?

4. Who was born blind?

5. Who accidentally shot himself in the heart?

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