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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. With how many memories did Fiddler Jones die?
(a) A thousand.
(b) A hundred thousand.
(c) None.
(d) A hundred.

2. What did Silas Dement burn down?
(a) Spoon River Courthouse.
(b) Spoon River School.
(c) Spoon River Church.
(d) Jonathon Houghton's barn.

3. What happened to Henry Tripp when the bank broke?
(a) He lost his job.
(b) He lost his savings.
(c) He lost his farm.
(d) He no longer had a mortgage.

4. Who betrayed Josiah Tompkins?
(a) His daughter.
(b) His brother.
(c) His wife.
(d) His son.

5. Who killed Tom Merritt?
(a) His lover's husband.
(b) His lover.
(c) His wife.
(d) His wife's lover.

Short Answer Questions

1. What party did John Cabanis lead?

2. Why did no one in Spoon River like Dorcas Gustine?

3. With whose beliefs did Jefferson Howard fight valiantly?

4. Where was Charlie French hurt by a toy pistol?

5. Whom did John M. Church defend?

(see the answer key)

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