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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 weapon does Pete's younger brother use to attack the bus depot worker and the Army lieutenant?
(a) A knife.
(b) A gun.
(c) A lead pipe.
(d) A grenade.

2. Which of the following holidays is Georgie anxiously anticipating in the story "That Will Be Fine"?
(a) Halloween.
(b) His birthday.
(c) Easter.
(d) Christmas.

3. Which of Mannie's relatives is killed driving mules while working for Snopes?
(a) Her brother.
(b) Her husband.
(c) Her father.
(d) Her son.

4. What part of de Spain's house does Abner allegedly ruin in "Barn Burning"?
(a) His dining room table.
(b) His living room sofa.
(c) His carpet.
(d) His drapes.

5. After Pete is killed in combat, how long do his parents take off of work to mourn for him?
(a) Four days.
(b) Three days.
(c) Two days.
(d) One day.

Short Answer Questions

1. What animal does Res Grier try to sell in order to settle his debts with his co-workers?

2. To which city does Pete travel in order to enlist in the Army?

3. Which of the following things motivates the pilots in "Death Drag" to perform such dangerous tricks when traveling town to town?

4. What is the name of Abner Snope's only son?

5. What does Abner Snope do for a living?

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