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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Emily Grierson's initial response after her father dies?
(a) She throws a party, celebrating her father's life.
(b) She cries continually for three days.
(c) She decides not to go into mourning.
(d) She denies that her father is dead.

2. Where does Tom-Tom dispose of the scrap metal Flem Snopes has been hiding?
(a) In the boiler.
(b) In the garbage dump.
(c) In the water tank.
(d) In the incinerator.

3. Although she is beautiful, which of the following adjectives best describes Herman Basket's sister?
(a) Clumsy.
(b) Fat.
(c) Lazy.
(d) Rude.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. In the story "Lo," how does the president spy on the two Indians near his office?

5. What does Abner Snope do for a living?

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