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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. How old is Emily Grierson when she dies?
(a) 94.
(b) 84.
(c) 64.
(d) 74.

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

3. At the end of the story "Turnabout," how does Borgard feel about the young English soldier he rescued?
(a) He envies him.
(b) He respects him
(c) He is confused by him.
(d) He despises him.

4. What devastating fact does Pappy find out about the black woman he is in love with?
(a) She is already married.
(b) She does not love him.
(c) She is barren.
(d) She is racist.

5. During which of the following holidays do Hubert Jarrod and Louise King meet?
(a) Thanksgiving.
(b) Christmas.
(c) Easter.
(d) Halloween.

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom does the president discuss "the situation" of the Indians near his quarters?

2. How does Paul de Montigny feel about marrying Elly?

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

4. What is Alec Gray punished for NOT doing in the Army?

5. Who is responsible for the mysterious deaths of the chief and all his successors?

(see the answer key)

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