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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Old Settlers' Reunion to Cafeteria Food.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What confuses John Bentley about Susan Carver?
(a) She forgives Susan.
(b) She doesn't own property.
(c) She is afraid of black people.
(d) She cares about a black child.

2. Where does "A Ship Without a Rudder" take place?
(a) Illinois.
(b) Iowa.
(c) Idaho.
(d) Indiana.

3. How did Miss Bud describe Carver's work?
(a) He reveled the truth in his work.
(b) All of these.
(c) His work was laced with a sense of loss.
(d) He was inventive and creative.

4. How many acres did the homesteader in "Old Settlers' Reunion" own?
(a) 400.
(b) 300.
(c) 200.
(d) 100.

5. Where did "The Perceiving Self" take place?
(a) Kansas.
(b) South Carolina.
(c) Texas.
(d) Arkansas.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Susan think her adopted children would always be hated?

2. What was the name of Carver's mother?

3. Where did Carver live in "Washboard Wizard"?

4. How did Helen Winterset feel about Carver?

5. How did Watkins meet Carver?

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