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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Life Any Other Thing, a Gift".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does a neighbor have such a grudge against Stobrod that he often shoots at him when he passes his farm?
(a) Stobrod burned down his house while helping him burn logs.
(b) Stobrod leaves him alone, causing him to be mauled by a bear.
(c) Stobrod got him arrested by distilling illegal liquor on his property.
(d) Stobrod left him alone, causing him to become trapped under some logs.

2. Where does Ruby live while helping Ada at Black Cove?
(a) In the house with Ada.
(b) In the barn with the animals.
(c) In town.
(d) In the old servants' cabin.

3. What does Ada find in the basement of her house?
(a) A stack of rare books.
(b) A nest of rats.
(c) A case of champagne.
(d) A one-hundred pound bag of coffee.

4. What woman reminds Inman of Ada?
(a) A brunette on a bull.
(b) A blond woman in a fancy dress.
(c) A dark haired woman on a horse.
(d) A red haired woman in a bathing suit.

5. What book does Inman read while in the hospital?
(a) Travels by William Bartram.
(b) Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe.
(c) Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte.
(d) Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What confession does the person Inman meets at Deep River make?

3. Who introduced Inman to Ada?

4. Why does Inman believe the person he sees at Deep River is up to no good?

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

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