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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Widow Slater and Catching One Young.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many acres of land did Rawlings inherit in Cross Creek?
(a) 29.
(b) 74.
(c) 63.
(d) 87.

2. Which of Rawlings's relatives helped her devise the system of use for her outhouse?
(a) Her brother.
(b) Her cousin.
(c) Her father.
(d) Her uncle.

3. Which of the following best described Widow Slater's attitude while she was working for Rawlings?
(a) Positive.
(b) Apathetic.
(c) Resigned.
(d) Negative.

4. During which holiday did Rawlings decide to build an indoor shower?
(a) Valentine's Day.
(b) Thanksgiving.
(c) Halloween.
(d) Christmas.

5. Which of the following terms best described Rawlings's religious beliefs during the time she lived on Cross Creek?
(a) Atheistic.
(b) Agnostic.
(c) Apathetic.
(d) Catholic.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of animal was Jib?

2. What did Martha's young boy throw on Rawlings's horse frightening it?

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

4. How old was Patsy when she began "courting"?

5. Which of the following types of trees did NOT produce hammock soil on Rawlings's farm?

(see the answer key)

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