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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 asylum.
(b) The Indian burial ground.
(c) The church.
(d) The cemetary.

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

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

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

5. How does the servant at the rich family's home treat Pete's family when they come offering comfort?
(a) He is kind to them.
(b) He is angry with them.
(c) He confuses them.
(d) He is rude to them.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Abner Snope do for a living?

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

3. What building is Res Grier in charge of reshingling?

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

5. Which of the following ailments plagues Lucius while he is out on the bear hunt?

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