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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following dead animals was thought to induce rain in Cross Creek?
(a) Snake.
(b) Hawk.
(c) Rabbit.
(d) Turtle.

2. Which of the following birds most excited Rawlings when it came to visit her farm?
(a) A hummingbird.
(b) A sparrow.
(c) A blue jay.
(d) A woodpecker.

3. Which of the following adjectives best described the yachtsman's wife?
(a) Prudish.
(b) Pudgy.
(c) Pampered.
(d) Pretty.

4. According to Rawlings, what color did the sky turn when a hurricane was close?
(a) Yellow.
(b) Blue
(c) Red.
(d) Green.

5. What type of animal was Ferdinand?
(a) A rooster.
(b) A steed.
(c) A bull.
(d) A billy goat.

6. Which flowers did Rawlings and Dessie study on their river adventure?
(a) Azaleas.
(b) Daffodils.
(c) Hyacinths.
(d) Tulips.

7. How did Rawlings feel about her life in Cross Creek after returning from her river adventure with Dessie?
(a) She feared Cross Creek.
(b) She appreciated Cross Creek.
(c) She resented Cross Creek.
(d) She idolized Cross Creek.

8. 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 untrustworthy.
(c) That her servants were giddy.
(d) That her servants were childish.

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

10. Which of the following conditions did NOT strike Rawlings's house when she left Kate and Raymond in charge?
(a) Her alcohol had been drunk.
(b) Her bank was emptied.
(c) The animals were missing.
(d) Her house was filthy.

11. How were Rawlings and Dess greeted by the poor white people who lived in huts near the river?
(a) They ignored Rawlings.
(b) They feared Rawlings.
(c) They welcomed Rawlings.
(d) They worshipped Rawlings.

12. How did Rawlings describe the king snake that lived near her driveway?
(a) Aggressive.
(b) Lazy.
(c) Intimidating.
(d) Friendly.

13. After the stormy month, what crop was typically harvested?
(a) Sweet corn.
(b) Oranges.
(c) Cotton.
(d) Sugar Cane.

14. What were Rawlings's mother and grandmother famous for?
(a) Their piousness.
(b) Their strictness.
(c) Their good looks.
(d) Their cooking.

15. What was the name of Rawlings's herpetologist friend?
(a) Ross.
(b) Marc.
(c) Philip.
(d) Andy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Rawlings hang in the orange groves to repel hawks?

2. What state did Dessie and Rawlings travel through on their river adventure?

3. What unusual meat was Governor Grant said to be a fan of?

4. What river did Dessie and Rawlings travel together?

5. What did Rawlings claim the land was waiting for in fall?

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