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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who do the townspeople think helped the Reverend?
(a) Simpson.
(b) Harkness.
(c) Goodson.
(d) The stranger.

2. Which two characters sit in their parlor?
(a) Mr. and Mrs. Cox.
(b) Mr. and Mrs. Richards.
(c) Mr. and Mrs. Harkness.
(d) Halliday and the foreman.

3. What does Mrs. Richards say she could do for joy?
(a) Fly.
(b) Float.
(c) Disappear.
(d) Scream.

4. Which of the following words best describes Jack Halliday?
(a) Ill-tempered.
(b) Humorous.
(c) Fun loving.
(d) Good-natured.

5. What kind of tone does the narrator say Mr. Cox speaks in when he says "What possessed you..."?
(a) Vexed.
(b) Quiet.
(c) Trembling.
(d) Throaty.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Mr. Richards not tell his wife about the Reverend?

2. What do Mr. Cox and Mr. Richards drag themselves home like?

3. What does the narrator say Hadlyburg is vain beyond?

4. What did Nancy Hewitt have a spoonful of in her veins?

5. What did the stranger's plan light his head up with?

(see the answer key)

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