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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. Which of the following insects did Rawlings believe was the biggest annoyance?
(a) Ants.
(b) Aphids.
(c) Junebugs.
(d) Mosquitoes.

2. What was the name of the tenant who lived in Rawlings's tenant home?
(a) Otis.
(b) Cleveland.
(c) Richard.
(d) Tim.

3. To which country's ancestors did Rawlings compare the frogs in Cross Creek?
(a) Germany.
(b) China.
(c) France.
(d) Australia.

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

5. Which of the following birds were almost extinct in Cross Creek until the government began to protect them?
(a) Redbirds.
(b) Herons.
(c) Cranes.
(d) Pelicans.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of Rawlings's cow?

2. Which of the following groups of animals always seemed to know when hunting season was over?

3. Which of the following adjectives did Rawlings use to describe her plumbing system in Cross Creek?

4. Which of the following adjectives best described the wife of Rawlings's tenant?

5. How cold was it on the day Rawlings decided to build an indoor shower?

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