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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Mr. Cox and Mr. Richards drag themselves home like?
(a) Love stricken men.
(b) Guilt stricken men.
(c) Poverty strcken men.
(d) Mortally stricken men.

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

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

4. Whose comments does the narrator say became increasingly disagreeable?
(a) Gordon's.
(b) The foreman's.
(c) Halliday's.
(d) Mr. Richard's.

5. Which of the following areas of America does the narrator not mention?
(a) Florida.
(b) Montreal.
(c) Alaska.
(d) New York.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the stranger who wrote the letter?

2. Who did the town end up charging?

3. Why does Mr. Richards say there is nothing to worry about regarding Reverend Burgess?

4. Why does Reverend Burgess like Mr. Richards?

5. What kind of fit does Mrs. Richards fall into as she feels the sack?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Mrs. Richards learn about the stranger?

2. How does Mr. Richards think Burgess is trying to harm him?

3. What does Halliday notice about the town's citizens after they have received the letters?

4. What does the stranger say should happen if his plan is successful?

5. What does the stranger say should happen if no one claims the money?

6. How does the author describe the town hall on the day of the inquiry?

7. How does Wilson get everyone on his side?

8. What does Burgess write in his note to Mr. Richards?

9. Why does the stranger want to do harm to Hadleyburg?

10. What do the Richardses decide is the best way to identify the rightful owner of the money?

(see the answer keys)

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