View a FREE sample

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 stereotypes was NOT one Rawlings exposed in her discussions of her servants?
(a) That her servants were unintelligent.
(b) That her servants were childish.
(c) That her servants were giddy.
(d) That her servants were untrustworthy.

2. Which of the following is NOT an adjective Rawlings used to describe cottonmouth moccasins?
(a) Revolting.
(b) Fat.
(c) Greasy.
(d) Loud.

3. Which of the following adjectives did Rawlings use to describe her plumbing system in Cross Creek?
(a) Rustic.
(b) Troublesome.
(c) Elegant.
(d) Nonexistant.

4. What did Slater's daughter, Alvah, save up to purchase for Rawlings at Christmas time?
(a) A bird feeder.
(b) A mailbox.
(c) A wind chime.
(d) A sewing machine.

5. Which of the following adjectives did Moe use to describe his wife?
(a) Stunning.
(b) Shrewd.
(c) Stocky.
(d) Slovenly.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following birds most excited Rawlings when it came to visit her farm?

2. What type of animal was Ferdinand?

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

4. What type of people did Rawlings claim had "been put through the sieve and [now] stand nakedly"?

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

(see the answer key)

This section contains 224 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample