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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Rawlings react to farming life soon after moving to Cross Creek?
(a) Farming was harder than she thought.
(b) Farming was easier than she thought.
(c) Farming was more boring than she thought.
(d) Rawlings did not do her own farming.

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

3. How many bathrooms did Moe help Rawlings build in her home?
(a) Two.
(b) Four.
(c) Three.
(d) One.

4. What state was Cross Creek located in?
(a) Texas.
(b) Florida.
(c) Nevada.
(d) Louisiana.

5. Where did Tome Morrison live with his wife and children?
(a) In the old convenience store.
(b) In the old town hall.
(c) In the old church.
(d) In the old elementary school.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following types of trees did NOT produce hammock soil on Rawlings's farm?

2. Which of the following Mickens family members claimed that, "if you love the area you will make it, and no one ever goes hungry" ?

3. How many guests did the Townsends invite to their party?

4. How many children did the Townsend family have when they lived next to Rawlings?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Rawlings believe Martha would have become in life had she been born white?

2. How did Rawlings acquire the antique bed in her house?

3. How did Rawlings's uncle help her with her outhouse?

4. How did Geechee and Rawlings meet?

5. What type of relationship did Rawlings notice between young and old magnolia trees while she was living in Cross Creek?

6. Why did Rawlings decide to build an indoor shower for herself?

7. How did Rawlings describe the woman playing piano that she met while taking census information with Zelda?

8. What type of relationship did Rawlings have with Leroy?

9. How much land did Rawlings inherit when she moved to Cross Creek, and what did she use her land for?

10. How did Mr. Marsh Turner die?

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