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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To which city does Pete travel in order to enlist in the Army?
(a) Baton Rouge.
(b) Louisville.
(c) Memphis.
(d) Nashville.

2. Which of the following stories is the sequel to "Two Soldiers"?
(a) "Shall Not Perish."
(b) "Bear Hunt."
(c) "Barn Burning."
(d) "The Tall Men."

3. What does Abner Snope do for a living?
(a) He is a doctor.
(b) He is an architect.
(c) He is a teacher.
(d) He is a farmer.

4. How old is Pete's younger brother when he decides he wants to join the Army?
(a) 10 years old.
(b) 8 years old.
(c) 6 years old.
(d) 12 years old.

5. How does Paul de Montigny feel about marrying Elly?
(a) He is not sure if he wants to marry her.
(b) He is apathetic about marrying her.
(c) He does not want to marry her.
(d) He desperately wants to marry her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following ailments plagues Lucius while he is out on the bear hunt?

2. What crop does the family in "The Tall Men" grow?

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

4. Which of the following adjectives best describes Flem Snopes in the story "Centaur in Brass"?

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

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