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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Fall and Winter.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who did Widow Slater threaten with a gun?
(a) A symphony conductor.
(b) A teacher.
(c) A schoolyard bully.
(d) A nurse.

2. Which of the following parasites were the Towensend children suffering from?
(a) Earthworm.
(b) Tapeworm.
(c) Ringworm.
(d) Hookwork.

3. How did Rawlings come to own her house in Cross Creek?
(a) She was given it by the government.
(b) She bought it outright.
(c) She inherited it.
(d) She won it in a bet.

4. How did Rawlings feel about the neighboring pigs eating from her farm?
(a) She was annoyed by them.
(b) She was apathetic to them.
(c) She was angered by them.
(d) She was amused by them.

5. Which of the following adjectives did NOT describe Geechee when she arrived at Rawlings's doorstep?
(a) Tattered.
(b) Dark.
(c) Fearful.
(d) Aggressive.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Geechee drink alcohol?

2. What was the name of the tenant who lived in Rawlings's tenant home?

3. Which of the following Cross Creek families was described as having "baby after baby"?

4. What did Rawlings comment on when she held a snake for the first time?

5. What type of critters did Rodney keep as pets?

(see the answer key)

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