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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 only thing Emily's father leaves to her in his will?
(a) A bank account full of money.
(b) A servant.
(c) A house.
(d) A horse.

2. To which city does Pete travel in order to enlist in the Army?
(a) Baton Rouge.
(b) Louisville.
(c) Memphis.
(d) Nashville.

3. At the end of the story "Elly," which of the following is the only character who is still alive?
(a) Paul de Montigny.
(b) Grandmother.
(c) Elly.
(d) None of the above, all the characters die.

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

5. What is the name of the company Captain Warren pilots for in the story "Death Drag"?
(a) Aireal Barnam.
(b) Jet Away and Fly.
(c) The Company of Wings.
(d) Royal Flying Corps.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "A Bear Hunt," which part of the town do all the children think is haunted?

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

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

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

5. What part of de Spain's property does Abner burn down in a rage of revenge?

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