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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Middle Ground stories.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following animals does Wash overhear his boss talking about with great respect?
(a) His horse.
(b) His oxen.
(c) His dog.
(d) His cattle.

2. What type of snake bites the runaway slave in the story "Red Leaves"?
(a) Black mamba.
(b) Rattlesnake.
(c) Python.
(d) Cottonmouth.

3. Where does Tom-Tom dispose of the scrap metal Flem Snopes has been hiding?
(a) In the garbage dump.
(b) In the water tank.
(c) In the incinerator.
(d) In the boiler.

4. With whom does the president discuss "the situation" of the Indians near his quarters?
(a) The senate.
(b) His secretary.
(c) His wife.
(d) His vice president.

5. Which of the following vehicles does Uncle Willy crash, killing himself?
(a) An airplane.
(b) A car.
(c) A boat.
(d) A train.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the story "Red Leaves," how many Indians are searching for the chief's slave?

2. Which of the following statements about Dr Martino is true?

3. What request does Pappy make of Doom when Doom returns to his tribe?

4. What race is Wash, from the story "Wash"?

5. How does the husband react when he hears of his wife's affair in the story "Honor"?

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