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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following government officials does NOT arrive at the home of the two boys in "The Tall Men"?
(a) A parson.
(b) A recruiter.
(c) An investigator.
(d) A marshal.

2. What race is Wash, from the story "Wash"?
(a) He is Native American.
(b) He is white.
(c) He is biracial.
(d) He is black.

3. Which of the following adjectives best describes Flem Snopes in the story "Centaur in Brass"?
(a) Dishonest.
(b) Charming.
(c) Helpful.
(d) Angry.

4. Which of the following ailments plagues Lucius while he is out on the bear hunt?
(a) Hiccups.
(b) Sneezing.
(c) Coughing.
(d) Shortness of breath.

5. Who kills Doctor Martino?
(a) Mrs. King.
(b) His killer is never found.
(c) Hubert Jarrod.
(d) Louise King.

Short Answer Questions

1. What part of de Spain's house does Abner allegedly ruin in "Barn Burning"?

2. How does Wash react to the blooming relationship between his female relative and his boss?

3. Which of the following ailments does not befall the first pilot in the story "Death Drag"?

4. How old is the young boy to whom Sam Fathers is telling his life story?

5. What is the name of the black man who is killed for assaulting Minnie Cooper in the story "Dry September"?

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