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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following adjectives does NOT describe the family from the story "The Tall Men"?
(a) Honorable.
(b) Rich.
(c) Prideful.
(d) Loving.

2. 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.

3. What part of de Spain's property does Abner burn down in a rage of revenge?
(a) His church.
(b) His barn.
(c) His fields.
(d) His house.

4. What is the name of the black man who is killed for assaulting Minnie Cooper in the story "Dry September"?
(a) Tomas Frank.
(b) Will Mayes.
(c) Charlie Delay.
(d) Alan Barks.

5. How much money does Mannie give to Snopes after she shoots his prize mule in the story "Mule in the Yard"?
(a) Ten dollars.
(b) Five dollars.
(c) Twenty dollars.
(d) Fifty dollars.

Short Answer Questions

1. What weapon does Pete's younger brother use to attack the bus depot worker and the Army lieutenant?

2. Homer Barron is from what part of the United States?

3. What crime is Res Grier accused of in the end of the story "Shingles for the Lord"?

4. How old is Emily Grierson when she dies?

5. What happens to Minnie on the first day she leaves her apartment after the attack?

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