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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Zilpha Marsh-Webser Ford.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was universally derided by the residents of Spoon River?
(a) Zilpha Marsh.
(b) Elijah Browning.
(c) Lydia Humphrey.
(d) Arlo Will.

2. How did Pauline Barrett die?
(a) She died because she could not reach the surgeon in time.
(b) She died from an infection after surgery.
(c) She died in surgery.
(d) She killed herself.

3. What did John Horace Burleson win?
(a) The prize essay at school.
(b) One hundred dollars.
(c) George Reece's horse.
(d) A trip to Chicago.

4. Whom did John M. Church defend?
(a) Widows.
(b) Bankers.
(c) Insurance companies.
(d) Orphans.

5. What did Hiram Scates run for president of?
(a) State Board.
(b) County Board.
(c) School Board.
(d) United States of America.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Gustav Richter work long days?

2. Where did Aaron Hatfield speak?

3. Whom did Barry Holden kill?

4. Whose boat never left harbor?

5. With what did Russell Kincaid have a kinship?

(see the answer key)

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