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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mrs. Richards say they cannot find the right man?
(a) He is in another town.
(b) He is in his grave.
(c) He is a con artist.
(d) He is a higher force.

2. Where does the stranger set down his sack in the cashier's house?
(a) On top of the wardrobe.
(b) Under the floorboards.
(c) Behind the stove.
(d) Under the bed.

3. What is the old lady reading in the parlor?
(a) The New Age Observer.
(b) The Guardian.
(c) The Missionary Herald.
(d) The Christian Times.

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

5. What does the sack contain?
(a) Silver.
(b) $100 bills.
(c) Gold.
(d) $50 bills.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following areas of America does the narrator not mention?

2. What does Mr. Richards say the town has trained them to think?

3. What does Mr. Cox's boss say Mr. Cox should not ship until he tells him?

4. Why does Mr. Richards not want to make the matter private?

5. What does Mrs. Richards say is Mr. Goodson's one vanity?

(see the answer key)

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