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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Country Stories.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following adjectives does NOT describe the family from the story "The Tall Men"?
(a) Loving.
(b) Prideful.
(c) Honorable.
(d) Rich.

2. What vegetable is Abner Snope ordered to use to pay back his debts?
(a) Peppers.
(b) Broccoli.
(c) Corn.
(d) Tomatoes.

3. What is the name of the man who is the rightful owner of the animal Res Grier is trying to sell to settle his debts?
(a) Lull.
(b) Tull.
(c) Hull.
(d) Mull.

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

5. What crop does the family in "The Tall Men" grow?
(a) Tobacco.
(b) Corn.
(c) Wheat.
(d) Cotton.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many men is Res Grier working with to reshingle the church in "Shingles for God"?

2. Who suggests that Lucius go visit the Indians to cure his ailment?

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

4. How does the servant at the rich family's home treat Pete's family when they come offering comfort?

5. Whom does Res Grier take with him when he returns to work on the church in the middle of the night?

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