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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Wasteland Stories.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the story "Red Leaves," how many Indians are searching for the chief's slave?
(a) Eight.
(b) Two.
(c) Four.
(d) Six.

2. How does the Indian chief communicate with the president in the story "Lo"?
(a) Through telephone calls.
(b) Through messengers.
(c) Through smoke signals.
(d) Through letters.

3. While Spoomer is with his woman, what does Satoris steal from him?
(a) His clothes.
(b) His shoes.
(c) His wallet.
(d) His car.

4. Why does the president decide to hold a "mock trial" for the Indian chief's nephew?
(a) To punish the nephew to the fullest extent of the law.
(b) To appease the townsfolk.
(c) To get the Indians off his land.
(d) To fool the Indians into thinking that he understands the law.

5. In the story "All the Dead Pilots," what does Spoomer steal from his friend Satoris?
(a) His wallet.
(b) His girlfriend.
(c) His gun.
(d) His socks.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What devastating fact does Pappy find out about the black woman he is in love with?

4. Which of Mannie's relatives is killed driving mules while working for Snopes?

5. How many soldiers are lost in the desert in the story "Ad Astra"?

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