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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Pound Party and The Census.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many black families lived in Rawlings's neighborhood in Cross Creek.
(a) 6.
(b) 2.
(c) 4.
(d) 8.

2. What did Rawlings claim was the only thing holding Martha back from becoming an aristocrat?
(a) Her education.
(b) Her race.
(c) Her age.
(d) Her wealth.

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

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

5. What state was Cross Creek located in?
(a) Nevada.
(b) Louisiana.
(c) Texas.
(d) Florida.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many guests did the Townsends invite to their party?

2. Which of the following was Burnt Island NOT known to harbor?

3. Where did Tome Morrison live with his wife and children?

4. What type of tree did Rawlings have a deep admiration for during her time in the South?

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

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