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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. What is the name of the leader of the mob that kills Minnie Cooper's attacker in the story "Dry September"?
(a) McPilfer.
(b) McHumphry.
(c) McLendon.
(d) McDougal.

2. How do Pete and his brother hear about the war that is tearing their country apart?
(a) From the television.
(b) From the radio.
(c) From the newspaper.
(d) From the Internet.

3. In the story "Red Leaves," how many Indians are searching for the chief's slave?
(a) Four.
(b) Six.
(c) Two.
(d) Eight.

4. Which of the following animals does Wash overhear his boss talking about with great respect?
(a) His horse.
(b) His dog.
(c) His cattle.
(d) His oxen.

5. What country is Borgard from?
(a) America.
(b) France.
(c) Poland.
(d) England.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much money does Mannie give to Snopes after she shoots his prize mule in the story "Mule in the Yard"?

2. What is Emily Grierson's initial response after her father dies?

3. In the story "All the Dead Pilots," what does Spoomer steal from his friend Satoris?

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

5. What type of vehicle is Satoris in when he goes to spy on Spoomer and his woman?

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