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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 11. The Core Point Ghosts, & 13. The Legend of Mattamuskeet Lake.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Legend of Old Buck" who does the person that continues to inhabit the woods specifically watch over?
(a) The weather.
(b) The crops.
(c) The parents.
(d) The children.

2. Who survives the voyage in "The Legend of Old Buck"?
(a) Carlos and his wife.
(b) Bucca and Carlos.
(c) Carlos.
(d) Bucca and the two young sailors.

3. Where is the girl hanged in "The Core Point Ghosts"?
(a) At home.
(b) In the town square.
(c) On a tree by the river.
(d) On the tree above her baby's grave.

4. What does the dragon ask his killer to grant him mercy on?
(a) His heart.
(b) His mind.
(c) His body.
(d) His spirit.

5. Who does "The Legend of Old Buck" give credit to killing the dragon?
(a) Saint Thomas.
(b) Saint Nick.
(c) Saint Greg.
(d) Saint George.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the land like for the Mattamuskeet Indians prior to the drought?

2. Where is the only other widespread North Carolinian story about witches set in?

3. Who gets involved with the girl's situation in "The Core Point Ghosts"?

4. What does Tim use to defend himself from the attacking animals?

5. How does Tim die?

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