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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. Before he left the tribe, how was Doom treated by the rest of his tribe?
(a) He was often ignored.
(b) He was well-respected.
(c) He was hated.
(d) He was greatly feared.

2. How does the Indian chief communicate with the president in the story "Lo"?
(a) Through messengers.
(b) Through letters.
(c) Through telephone calls.
(d) Through smoke signals.

3. Homer Barron is from what part of the United States?
(a) The West.
(b) The East.
(c) The North.
(d) The South.

4. At the end of the story "Elly," which of the following is the only character who is still alive?
(a) Paul de Montigny.
(b) Elly.
(c) None of the above, all the characters die.
(d) Grandmother.

5. Why do the Native Americans want to hold a trial for the chief's nephew in the white man's court?
(a) Out of curiosity.
(b) Out of fear.
(c) Out of respect.
(d) So he will be properly punished.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Doom wants to settle an argument between two men in his tribe, what engineering challenge does he create?

2. What is the only thing Emily's father leaves to her in his will?

3. What is the name of the leader of the mob that kills Minnie Cooper's attacker in the story "Dry September"?

4. With whom does the president discuss "the situation" of the Indians near his quarters?

5. What religious group attempts to save Willy's life by sending him to an asylum in the story "Uncle Willy"?

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