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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Who Owns Cross Creek?.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Rawlings feel when Cross Creek was nearly overrun with frogs?
(a) She was delighted.
(b) She was terrified.
(c) She was disgusted.
(d) She was confused.

2. Which of Rawlings's various suitors had a cleft palate?
(a) Old Boss.
(b) George Fairbanks.
(c) Moe.
(d) Mr. Swilley.

3. Which of the following physical problems did Rodney suffer from?
(a) He was blind.
(b) He was deaf.
(c) He was crippled.
(d) He was mute.

4. What state was Rawlings in when Dessie suggested they take a trip together?
(a) Overworked.
(b) Sleepless.
(c) Depressed.
(d) Bored.

5. Which of the following is NOT a weapon Rawlings believed was bestowed upon African-American servants?
(a) The freedom to walk out on a job.
(b) The right to make their employers miserable.
(c) The carefree nature to enjoy the simple things in life.
(d) The tenacity to pull themselves up by their bootstraps.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does a chicken snake eat?

2. Which of the following conditions did NOT strike Rawlings's house when she left Kate and Raymond in charge?

3. Why couldn't Rawlings and Dessie sleep during their first night on the river?

4. How were Rawlings and Dess greeted by the poor white people who lived in huts near the river?

5. What part of Samson's body was permanently injured when he was shot by Henry?

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