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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the story "Lo," how does the president spy on the two Indians near his office?
(a) Through the cracks in the fence.
(b) With a mirror.
(c) Through the telegraph system.
(d) With a cup to the door.

2. In "A Bear Hunt," which part of the town do all the children think is haunted?
(a) The cemetary.
(b) The asylum.
(c) The church.
(d) The Indian burial ground.

3. Why do the Native Americans want to hold a trial for the chief's nephew in the white man's court?
(a) So he will be properly punished.
(b) Out of respect.
(c) Out of fear.
(d) Out of curiosity.

4. How long did Doom live away from his tribe?
(a) Seven years.
(b) Thirty-seven years.
(c) Twenty-seven years.
(d) Seventeen years.

5. Which of the following holidays is Georgie anxiously anticipating in the story "That Will Be Fine"?
(a) Christmas.
(b) Easter.
(c) His birthday.
(d) Halloween.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What part of the black men's clothing did Lucius Provine burn when he was a child?

3. Which of the following adjectives best describes Flem Snopes in the story "Centaur in Brass"?

4. What part of the father's body in "The Tall Men" has been injured in the war?

5. Which of the following about Indian culture does NOT embarrass the president?

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