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

2. How did Hawkshaw's fiance die?
(a) From the fever.
(b) From the pox.
(c) From the plague.
(d) From the flu.

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

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

5. How many men is Res Grier working with to reshingle the church in "Shingles for God"?
(a) Two.
(b) Three.
(c) Five.
(d) Four.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following things motivates the pilots in "Death Drag" to perform such dangerous tricks when traveling town to town?

2. 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?

3. Which of the following ailments does not befall the first pilot in the story "Death Drag"?

4. What shocking item does Emily Grierson purchase from the druggist in town?

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

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