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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What crop does the family in "The Tall Men" grow?
(a) Cotton.
(b) Tobacco.
(c) Corn.
(d) Wheat.

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

3. What vegetable is Abner Snope ordered to use to pay back his debts?
(a) Corn.
(b) Tomatoes.
(c) Peppers.
(d) Broccoli.

4. Whom does Res Grier take with him when he returns to work on the church in the middle of the night?
(a) His nephew.
(b) His son.
(c) His brother.
(d) His cousin.

5. What is the name of Abner Snope's only son?
(a) Smarty.
(b) Sarty.
(c) Marty.
(d) Party.

Short Answer Questions

1. During what month of the year does Hawkshaw disappear from town for two weeks?

2. How does Paul de Montigny feel about marrying Elly?

3. After Pete is killed in combat, how long do his parents take off of work to mourn for him?

4. Which of the following government officials does NOT arrive at the home of the two boys in "The Tall Men"?

5. What does Abner Snope do for a living?

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