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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. What was the name of Rawlings's dog that was sent back to the city after failing miserably at farm life?
(a) Dynamite.
(b) Dredge.
(c) Dodo.
(d) Dinghy.

2. How did Rawlings feel about her black neighbors in Cross Creek?
(a) She was apathetic to them.
(b) She avoided them.
(c) She feared them.
(d) She cared for them.

3. Where did Tome Morrison live with his wife and children?
(a) In the old church.
(b) In the old convenience store.
(c) In the old town hall.
(d) In the old elementary school.

4. What was Rawlings's nickname in Cross Creek?
(a) Little Woman.
(b) Little Miss.
(c) Little Gal.
(d) Little Lady.

5. What did the Townsends serve for dinner at their party?
(a) Crackers.
(b) Tuna fish.
(c) Spaghetti.
(d) Pizza.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many children did the Townsend family have when they lived next to Rawlings?

2. What did Rawlings claim was the only thing holding Martha back from becoming an aristocrat?

3. Which of the following people was considered to be the stabilizing force of Cross Creek?

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

5. What did Martha's husband do for a living during the time she worked with Rawlings?

(see the answer key)

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