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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 19, 20, and 21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Gopher Prairie feel about the Great War, when it begins?
(a) It will change the world.
(b) Hopeful for industry.
(c) It's not their business.
(d) Saddened by the fighting.

2. Following Hugh's birth, what is the biggest event for Carol?
(a) Dr. Kennicott's reluctance to have more children.
(b) Vida's wedding.
(c) The demolition of the town hall.
(d) Carol's fortieth birthday.

3. During Chapter 5, Dr. Kennicott asks a farmer's wife for what?
(a) Dessert.
(b) Dinner.
(c) Fish.
(d) Milk.

4. What part of Carol's body does Cy comment on to Earl?
(a) Her breasts.
(b) Her ankles.
(c) Her legs.
(d) Her eyes.

5. What does Carol wish for at the beginning of Chapter 14?
(a) Children.
(b) A lover.
(c) Good spirits.
(d) Money.

Short Answer Questions

1. Carol's article of introduction appears in what publication?

2. What type of good deal does Dr. Kennicott make that he will not explain to Carol?

3. In Chapter 20, why does Carol decide she's "part of the town"?

4. In Chapter 12, what type of group does Carol start?

5. What does The Red Swede do for a living?

(see the answer key)

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