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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following adjectives best describes Flem Snopes in the story "Centaur in Brass"?
(a) Charming.
(b) Helpful.
(c) Dishonest.
(d) Angry.

2. Which of the following relatives does Elly live with in the story "Elly"?
(a) Her cousin.
(b) Her aunt.
(c) Her grandmother.
(d) Her mother.

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

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

5. What is the name of the Indian man Herman Basket's sister marries?
(a) Leaf-On-Stick.
(b) Wolf-In-Mountains.
(c) Star-In-Sky.
(d) Log-In-Creek.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Hawkshaw's fiance die?

2. What request does Pappy make of Doom when Doom returns to his tribe?

3. According to Indian tradition, what must the chief's slave do after the chief dies?

4. Where are the Indians searching for the slave?

5. What is the name of the company Captain Warren pilots for in the story "Death Drag"?

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