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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 activities would one use a scythe for?
(a) Cutting grain.
(b) Rowing a boat.
(c) Removing cotton from its casing.
(d) Entertaining children.

2. What race is Wash, from the story "Wash"?
(a) He is biracial.
(b) He is black.
(c) He is Native American.
(d) He is white.

3. What is the name of the leader of the mob that kills Minnie Cooper's attacker in the story "Dry September"?
(a) McDougal.
(b) McPilfer.
(c) McLendon.
(d) McHumphry.

4. During which season do Jarrod and Louise attend prom together?
(a) Fall.
(b) Summer.
(c) Spring.
(d) Winter.

5. How does Wash react to the blooming relationship between his female relative and his boss?
(a) He does not know about the relationship.
(b) He ignores the relationship.
(c) He tries to break the relationship up.
(d) He gives the relationship his blessing.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following statements is true about Wash's female relative?

2. What devastating fact does Pappy find out about the black woman he is in love with?

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

4. What is the name of Sam Fathers' true father?

5. What is Sam Fathers' heritage in the story "A Justice"?

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