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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Village 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) McDougal.
(b) McHumphry.
(c) McLendon.
(d) McPilfer.

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

3. How does Paul de Montigny feel about marrying Elly?
(a) He is not sure if he wants to marry her.
(b) He desperately wants to marry her.
(c) He is apathetic about marrying her.
(d) He does not want to marry her.

4. What is the name of the black man who is killed for assaulting Minnie Cooper in the story "Dry September"?
(a) Tomas Frank.
(b) Alan Barks.
(c) Will Mayes.
(d) Charlie Delay.

5. 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) Hull.
(b) Tull.
(c) Lull.
(d) Mull.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Homer Barron is from what part of the United States?

3. What religious group attempts to save Willy's life by sending him to an asylum in the story "Uncle Willy"?

4. What crime is Res Grier accused of in the end of the story "Shingles for the Lord"?

5. What is it about Paul de Montigny that makes him an unsuitable boyfriend for Elly?

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