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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Untold Lie.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Jesse feel about David's disappearance at the end of this story?
(a) It doesn't surprise him.
(b) He is filled with guilt.
(c) It makes him cry.
(d) He is happy that David is independent.

2. Where does Dr. Parcival live?
(a) Below the book bookstore.
(b) Above the saloon.
(c) Next to the baker.
(d) Above the shoe repair shop.

3. Why is it Jesse's fault his wife dies?
(a) He has been hitting her.
(b) She has a broken heart.
(c) He poisons her.
(d) She is too delicate to live on a farm.

4. What type of work does Seth tell Helen he wants to do?
(a) Work where he is with people.
(b) Work where talk doesn't matter.
(c) Work as a berry picker.
(d) Work as a great writer like George.

5. What does Dr. Parcival say his objective of coming to Winesburg is?
(a) To open his medical practice.
(b) To live cheaply.
(c) To write a book.
(d) To meet a woman.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the author, the story of Wing is the story of what?

2. What does George say he has set forth upon when he goes to find Louise?

3. How do the neighbors feel about the swampland Jesse buys?

4. What does Louise do to a farmhand at her family's farm one weekend?

5. When Ray is buying groceries, what does he tell Hal?

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