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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 animal does Res Grier try to sell in order to settle his debts with his co-workers?
(a) A dog.
(b) A goat.
(c) A horse.
(d) A cow.

2. What part of the black men's clothing did Lucius Provine burn when he was a child?
(a) Their hats.
(b) Their bow ties.
(c) Their socks.
(d) Their collars.

3. During what month of the year does Hawkshaw disappear from town for two weeks?
(a) March.
(b) August.
(c) April.
(d) December.

4. What crime is Res Grier accused of in the end of the story "Shingles for the Lord"?
(a) Kidnapping.
(b) Murder.
(c) Embezzlement.
(d) Arson.

5. What is the name of the man who is the rightful owner of the animal Res Grier is trying to sell to settle his debts?
(a) Tull.
(b) Lull.
(c) Mull.
(d) Hull.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of Mannie's relatives is killed driving mules while working for Snopes?

2. Whom does Res Grier take with him when he returns to work on the church in the middle of the night?

3. Which of the following holidays is Georgie anxiously anticipating in the story "That Will Be Fine"?

4. How many men is Res Grier working with to reshingle the church in "Shingles for God"?

5. Which of the following metals is used to make the whistle in Flem Snopes' story?

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