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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 is Ada looking for when she goes searching in the basement?
(a) Signs of rodents.
(b) A rare book her father kept there.
(c) Champagne left from a party.
(d) Wine she thinks her father hid there.

2. Who does Inman dream of as he sleeps the night after meeting the Gypsies?
(a) Sally.
(b) Ruby.
(c) Ada.
(d) Laura.

3. Why does Ada find herself sitting in Inman's lap?
(a) He pulled her into his lap for a kiss.
(b) She became faint and giddy.
(c) She was drunk and became unstable.
(d) She was attempting to seduce him.

4. Where does Inman dream of living one day?
(a) In a big city in the East.
(b) In the flatlands he is traveling through.
(c) At Black Cove with Ada.
(d) In a cabin high in the moutains.

5. Why does Inman believe the person he sees at Deep River is up to no good?
(a) The person appears nervous and incoherent.
(b) The person has a weapon.
(c) There is a person bundled up on the back of his horse.
(d) The person blushes when questioned.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tells Ada at a Christmas party that she should marry Inman?

2. Who believes parties are a waste of time and energy?

3. Where does a young man take Ada during this party?

4. What happens as Inman slowly crosses the river?

5. Who is Waldo, mentioned in the chapter Ashes of Roses?

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