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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "A Satisfied Mind".

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 got him arrested by distilling illegal liquor on his property.
(b) Stobrod burned down his house while helping him burn logs.
(c) Stobrod leaves him alone, causing him to be mauled by a bear.
(d) Stobrod left him alone, causing him to become trapped under some logs.

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

3. Where did Inman learn this spell?
(a) From an old, tattooed Cherokee woman.
(b) From Swimmer, a childhood friend.
(c) From his mother.
(d) From his father.

4. What does Inman say happened in Petersburg?
(a) A group of Indians massacred a Union company.
(b) A group of Home Guardsmen murdered a group of deserters.
(c) A group of Confederates ambushed some Federals.
(d) A group of Federal tunnelers blew up a Confederate company.

5. After the death of her father, what does Ada learn about her financial situation?
(a) Ada has plenty of money to live on.
(b) There is no money left.
(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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the topic of conversation when Ruby and Ada visit a friend in the chapter Source and Root?

2. What is the name of the farmer who invites Inman and Veasey to spend the night at his farm after they help him remove a dead bull from the river?

3. What item did Inman find on a battlefield and hide during his medical ordeal?

4. What do Ruby and Ada do when these visitors surprise them at Black Cove while they are preparing the winter garden?

5. What text is Balis, Inman's neighbor in the hospital, translating into English?

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