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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Village stories.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Res Grier is waiting for his friend to return from fox hunting, how late is he when he finally arrives at work?
(a) Four hours late.
(b) Six hours late.
(c) Two hours late.
(d) Eight hours late.

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

3. Who shoots Abner Snope?
(a) His wife.
(b) His son.
(c) His boss.
(d) His best friend.

4. What about the little orphan girl Hawkshaw meets is unusually colored?
(a) Her hair.
(b) Her clothing.
(c) Her eyes.
(d) Her teeth.

5. What crime is Res Grier accused of in the end of the story "Shingles for the Lord"?
(a) Embezzlement.
(b) Murder.
(c) Arson.
(d) Kidnapping.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. At the end of the story "Elly," which of the following is the only character who is still alive?

3. What vegetable is Abner Snope ordered to use to pay back his debts?

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

5. Which of the following relatives does Elly live with in the story "Elly"?

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