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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Spring at the Creek and Summer.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Rawlings, the test of true beauty was the ability to withstand what?
(a) Knowledge.
(b) Mortality.
(c) Self reflection.
(d) Loss.

2. What was the name of Rawlings's cow?
(a) Dora.
(b) Maude.
(c) Gladys.
(d) Ethel.

3. Which of the following groups of animals always seemed to know when hunting season was over?
(a) Deer.
(b) Gamebirds.
(c) Foxes.
(d) Bears.

4. How did Rawlings feel when Cross Creek was nearly overrun with frogs?
(a) She was terrified.
(b) She was delighted.
(c) She was confused.
(d) She was disgusted.

5. What did Rawlings use to signal to outsiders when her outhouse was in use?
(a) A lock.
(b) A flag.
(c) A sign.
(d) A light.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of Rawlings's relatives helped her devise the system of use for her outhouse?

2. What did Moe Sykes do for a living?

3. In what unlikely place on her property did Rawlings find someone living?

4. Which of the following "varmints" was a popular pet in Cross Creek?

5. What was Rawlings's grandfather's outhouse lined with photographs of?

(see the answer key)

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