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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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.

3. What did Rawlings comment on when she held a snake for the first time?
(a) Its texture
(b) Its scent.
(c) Its strength.
(d) Its beauty.

4. Which of the following themes did Rawlings believe was "customary in slave psychology"?
(a) Greed.
(b) Blame.
(c) Affection.
(d) Guilt.

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

6. What was the average temperature in Cross Creek in the fall?
(a) 70's.
(b) 80's.
(c) 60's.
(d) 90's.

7. What river did Dessie and Rawlings travel together?
(a) The St. John River.
(b) The Halifax River.
(c) The Mississippi River.
(d) The Ocklawaha River.

8. 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.

9. Which of the following was NOT a lake Rawlings and Dessie visited while on their river adventure?
(a) Lake George.
(b) Flowers Lake.
(c) Puzzle Lake.
(d) Lake Harney.

10. How did Rawlings feel when Kate's brother, an ex-servant, offered Rawlings his protection?
(a) She felt amused.
(b) She felt disappointed.
(c) She felt exhilarated.
(d) She felt confused.

11. Which of the following types of snake did Rawlings once skin?
(a) A coral snake.
(b) A rattle snake.
(c) A water moccasin.
(d) A black snake.

12. Which of the following people was terrified of the green frogs in Cross Creek?
(a) Black Martha.
(b) Widow Slater.
(c) Fred Thomkins.
(d) Rawlings.

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

14. Where did Kate's brother live?
(a) Alaska.
(b) Hawaii.
(c) Oregon.
(d) Delaware.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How did neighboring towns warn those in Cross Creek of impending frost?

2. In what town did Rawlings and Dessie meet the yachtsman?

3. How did Rawlings describe the king snake that lived near her driveway?

4. Which of the following "varmints" was a popular pet in Cross Creek?

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

(see the answer keys)

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