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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Ashes of Roses".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After the death of her father, what does Ada learn about her financial situation?
(a) The farm was left to Ada's cousin, making her dependent on family for income.
(b) There is no money left.
(c) Ada has plenty of money to live on.
(d) Ada should return to Charleston to inherit her money.

2. Where was Stobrod the last time Ruby heard of him?
(a) In the hospital in Charleston.
(b) In the army at Sharpsburg.
(c) In the Home Guard roaming Cold Mountain.
(d) In prison.

3. What character in the story Ada reads to Ruby does Ruby believe resembles her father?
(a) Beowulf.
(b) Odysseus.
(c) Sir Gawain.
(d) Lancelot.

4. Who attacks Inman as he leaves the area where the settlement was?
(a) Two men and a prostitute.
(b) Two women and a blacksmith.
(c) Two women and a shopkeeper.
(d) Two men and a blacksmith.

5. Who believes parties are a waste of time and energy?
(a) Ada.
(b) Sally.
(c) Ruby.
(d) Laura.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Inman do with the preacher?

2. Why did Ada and her father move to Cold Mountain?

3. Who is the woman named Laura that Inman meets in the chapter, Life Any Other Thing, a Gift?

4. Who invites Inman to join their camp?

5. Why does Ada find herself sitting in Inman's lap?

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