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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. What piece of furniture did Moe bring to Rawlings when he came to visit with her?
(a) A desk.
(b) A bed.
(c) A dresser.
(d) A couch.

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" ?
(a) Joe.
(b) Delia.
(c) Henry.
(d) Martha.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Rawlings use to signal to outsiders when her outhouse was in use?

2. How many white families lived in Rawlings's neighborhood in Cross Creek?

3. What part of Geechee's body had been badly damaged in a fight?

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

5. What type of farm was Patsy taken to when her mother collected her from Rawlings?

Short Essay Questions

1. After she left Rawlings's home for the first time, what type of working relationship did Geechee have with the farm?

2. Why did Mr. Swilley believe that Rawlings was in love with him, and why did Rawlings let him go from her service?

3. Who were the Townsends, and what was Rawlings's relationship to them?

4. What experience with outhouses did Rawlings have when she was growing up?

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

6. What type of relationship did Rawlings have with the Mickens family while they were employed by her?

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

8. What type of relationship did George Fairbanks have with women?

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

10. How did Rawlings become involved in the Townsend children's education?

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