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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Rawlings demand that Leroy leave her property?
(a) Because he refused to work.
(b) Because he threatened her.
(c) Because he was an alcoholic.
(d) Because he stole from her.

2. Which of the following was Burnt Island NOT known to harbor?
(a) Wild boars.
(b) Criminals.
(c) Vultures.
(d) Rattlesnakes.

3. How many children did the Townsend family have when they lived next to Rawlings?
(a) 6.
(b) 8.
(c) 4.
(d) The number was unknown.

4. What work did Martha regularly do for Rawlings in her home?
(a) She weeded the garden.
(b) She ironed the clothes.
(c) She cooked the meals.
(d) She cleaned the house.

5. Why did Geechee drink alcohol?
(a) All of the these.
(b) To relieve her depression
(c) To keep herself company.
(d) Because she had grown up on it.

6. Where did the cow kick Rawlings the first time she tried to milk it?
(a) In the leg.
(b) In the shoulder.
(c) In the stomach.
(d) In the head.

7. What was the name of the tenant who lived in Rawlings's tenant home?
(a) Tim.
(b) Otis.
(c) Cleveland.
(d) Richard.

8. Why did the Townsends invite Rawlings over for a party?
(a) For a bonfire.
(b) To welcome her to the neighborhood.
(c) For a birthday.
(d) For Christmas.

9. What did Martha's husband do for a living during the time she worked with Rawlings?
(a) Her husband was a butler.
(b) Her husband was a mechanic.
(c) Her husband was a farmer.
(d) Her husband was unemployed.

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

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

12. 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.

13. Which of the following best described Widow Slater's attitude while she was working for Rawlings?
(a) Apathetic.
(b) Negative.
(c) Positive.
(d) Resigned.

14. Where did Rawlings's editor live?
(a) In Seattle.
(b) In Chicago.
(c) In New York.
(d) In San Francisco.

15. What was the name of Moe's daughter that became ill?
(a) Judy.
(b) Anna.
(c) Susie.
(d) Mary.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following medical conditions was Widow Slater suffering from?

2. Which of the following adjectives best described Cross Creek?

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

4. What did the Townsends serve for dinner at their party?

5. What did Rawlings bring to share with the Townsends at their party?

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