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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 curiosity.
(c) Out of respect.
(d) Out of fear.

2. When Doom wants to settle an argument between two men in his tribe, what engineering challenge does he create?
(a) A boat-building competition.
(b) A fence-building competition.
(c) A teepee-building competition.
(d) A bridge-building competition.

3. How old is the young boy to whom Sam Fathers is telling his life story?
(a) 14 years old.
(b) 12 years old.
(c) 8 years old.
(d) 10 years old.

4. What is the name of the man who is the rightful owner of the animal Res Grier is trying to sell to settle his debts?
(a) Tull.
(b) Mull.
(c) Lull.
(d) Hull.

5. Which of the following government officials does NOT arrive at the home of the two boys in "The Tall Men"?
(a) An investigator.
(b) A marshal.
(c) A parson.
(d) A recruiter.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the leader of the mob that kills Minnie Cooper's attacker in the story "Dry September"?

2. What religious group attempts to save Willy's life by sending him to an asylum in the story "Uncle Willy"?

3. Which of the following purchases did the dead woman upgrade every year?

4. Which of the following characters is NOT involved with telling the story of Harrison Blair's chase of the fox?

5. Which of the following stories is the sequel to "Two Soldiers"?

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