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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Fiddler Jones-Mrs. George Reece.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At what age was Nellie Clark's innocence taken?
(a) Eighteen.
(b) Eight.
(c) Twenty-one.
(d) Sixteen.

2. What is an epitaph?
(a) A satirical or witty poem or phrase.
(b) A spiritual revelation.
(c) A poem or other writing about a deceased person.
(d) A speech given at a funeral.

3. Where was Charlie French hurt by a toy pistol?
(a) His hand.
(b) His foot.
(c) His cheek.
(d) His elbow.

4. Who was the village poetess?
(a) Lydia Puckett.
(b) Emily Sparks.
(c) Minerva Jones.
(d) Mrs. Benjamin Pantier.

5. What did Franklin Jones need one more year to finish?
(a) His collection of poetry.
(b) Medical school.
(c) His flying machine.
(d) His plan to escape Spoon River.

Short Answer Questions

1. With how many memories did Fiddler Jones die?

2. Where did George Trimble talk?

3. Whom is Chase Henry buried next to?

4. Who was the several-times mayor of Spoon River?

5. What did John Horace Burleson win?

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