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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Source and Root".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Swimmer and why does Inman think about him after reading the news?
(a) Swimmer is a Cherokee friend of Inman's whom he is afraid might be fighting the Federals.
(b) Swimmer is a childhood enemy who is fighting the Federals in Tennessee.
(c) Swimmer is a childhood friend whom Inman believes is with the Home Guard.
(d) Swimmer is a childhood enemy who has married Inman's girl.

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

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

4. Why does Veasey hit his companion over the head in the chapter Exile and Brute Wandering?
(a) Because he refused to pay a prostitute for her services.
(b) Because he attempted to rob a shop keeper.
(c) Because he attempted to steal Inman's haversack.
(d) Because he attempted to molest a woman on the street.

5. Who saves Inman's companion from being shot in a standoff with a drunk?
(a) Inman.
(b) A prostitute named Tildy.
(c) The local sheriff.
(d) The barkeeper.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Inman read about in the newspaper while in town?

2. What does Ruby suggest Ada sell to generate some money to help them survive the winter?

3. What does Inman steal while at the same time leaving money for its cost?

4. Where are the guests who visit Black Cove going?

5. Why did Ada's father choose Cold Mountain over a spa or other appropriate situation?

(see the answer key)

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