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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "A Bear Hunt," which part of the town do all the children think is haunted?
(a) The cemetary.
(b) The Indian burial ground.
(c) The church.
(d) The asylum.

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

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

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

5. What liquor does the father in "The Tall Men" drink for anesthetic before his surgery?
(a) Whiskey.
(b) Wine.
(c) Beer.
(d) Champagne.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Abner Snope do for a living?

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

3. What part of the father's body in "The Tall Men" has been injured in the war?

4. How do Pete and his brother hear about the war that is tearing their country apart?

5. Who shoots Abner Snope?

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