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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 people was considered to be the stabilizing force of Cross Creek?
(a) Tom Morrison.
(b) Joe Mackay.
(c) Marsh Turner.
(d) Martha Mickens.

2. What unusual meat was Governor Grant said to be a fan of?
(a) Alligator.
(b) Pheasant.
(c) Rattlesnake.
(d) Opossum.

3. Which of the following groups of animals always seemed to know when hunting season was over?
(a) Gamebirds.
(b) Bears.
(c) Deer.
(d) Foxes.

4. Which of the following varmints was NOT one Rawlings regularly cooked and ate?
(a) Turtle.
(b) Raccoon.
(c) Skunk.
(d) Alligator.

5. How much did Rawlings pay for Georgia, her first servant girl?
(a) $10.00.
(b) $5.00.
(c) $15.00.
(d) $20.00.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. Why did Rawlings demand that Leroy leave her property?

5. Which of the following adjectives did NOT describe Geechee when she arrived at Rawlings's doorstep?

(see the answer key)

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