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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Ada later learn happened to this young man who spent time alone with her during her final party in Charleston?
(a) That he married another young woman.
(b) That he became a politician.
(c) That he was killed at Gettysburg.
(d) That he became a preacher.

2. What gun does Inman notice in a settlement where he stops to pick up supplies?
(a) Colt .45 revolver.
(b) Reminton rifle.
(c) Whitworth .45 rifle.
(d) LeMats revolver.

3. Who comes to Black Cove as Ada and Ruby ready the winter garden?
(a) The Federals.
(b) The Home Guard.
(c) A group of deserters from Fredricksburg.
(d) A group of women and children fleeing the Federals in Tennessee.

4. What happens as Inman slowly crosses the river?
(a) Someone begins firing at the canoe.
(b) The boat's owner chases after him.
(c) The ferry sinks.
(d) The raft falls apart.

5. What did Ada's father often preach about during church services?
(a) Why man is born to die.
(b) Why man is burdened with free will.
(c) Why man was created.
(d) Why man is doomed to failure.

Short Answer Questions

1. What character in the story Ada reads to Ruby does Ruby believe resembles her father?

2. Why does a neighbor have such a grudge against Stobrod that he often shoots at him when he passes his farm?

3. What vision does Ada see when Esco encourages her to look backwards down a well in a mirror?

4. At whose house did Ada attend her final party in Charleston?

5. Where does Inman dream of living one day?

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