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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Play Nine, The War on Poverty.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does J.T. claim he is saving Mary Anne's life or at least her soul?
(a) Indians are lurking in the woods nearby.
(b) The devil is said to hide in the muddy bottom of streams.
(c) She can fall into the stream and drown.
(d) He is a preacher.

2. What does Mary Anne offer the doctor in lieu of cash?
(a) Rowen land.
(b) Her homemade preserves.
(c) Chickens and eggs.
(d) The Rowen family's gold pocket watch.

3. How many children does Mary Anne have in Play Seven?
(a) Eight.
(b) One.
(c) Five.
(d) Two.

4. When Patrick sells Jessie to Jeremiah in Play Four, what secret does Sallie reveal?
(a) Jessie is Patrick's half brother.
(b) Sallie has money to pay off Patrick's debts.
(c) Michael Rowen steals his land from Earl Tod.
(d) Patrick is not Michael Rowen's son.

5. When Tommy confronts him in Chapter Six, who does J.T. say he comes to visit?
(a) Tommy.
(b) Sallie Rowen.
(c) Jed Rowen.
(d) Mary Anne Rowen.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who buys the winner of the boxing match in Play Seven a beer to celebrate the victory?

2. At the end of Play Eight, who does everyone turn to look at when James Talbert reads the names of the missing miners and announces Scotty's?

3. Who does Jed shoot with Richard Talbert's pistol in Play Five?

4. What does J.T. claim the letters in his name stand for?

5. What is the Cherokee term for Morning Star?

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