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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who accidentally shot himself in the heart?
(a) Nicholas Bindle.
(b) Dorcas Gustine.
(c) Doc Hill.
(d) Percy Bysshe Shelley.

2. Into what did Mickey M'Grew fall?
(a) Roy Butler's silo.
(b) A well.
(c) The mine.
(d) The water tower.

3. Why did a resident of Spoon River steal blankets?
(a) To pay a doctor's bill.
(b) To trade for food.
(c) To keep warm.
(d) To sell.

4. Whose name was daily in the papers?
(a) Widow McFarlane.
(b) Rosie Roberts.
(c) Hortense Robbins.
(d) Mrs. Bandle.

5. Who stole blankets?
(a) Eugene Carman.
(b) Editor Whedon.
(c) Mrs. Purkapile.
(d) Clarence Fawcett.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom did the Rev. Lemuel Wiley save from divorce?

2. What hit Johnnie Sayre?

3. What is an epitaph?

4. How long was Louise Smith engaged?

5. Who drove Georgina Sand Miner from home?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is a common theme in the residents of the section beginning with John Cabanis and ending with Searcy Foote? Give an example.

2. Compare and contrast Fiddler Jones and A. D. Blood.

3. What are the types of people included in the section beginning with Fiddler Jones and ending with Mrs. George Reece? Give one example of each.

4. Explain the relationship between Harmon Whitney and the other residents of Spoon River. Why did this relationship exist?

5. Explain the relationship between Mrs. George Reece and Alexander Pope.

6. Give three examples of one-life minded souls, and explain how each is one-life minded.

7. Explain why Hod Put could not achieve success in life. What did he choose instead?

8. Explain the relationship between Hamilton Greene and Elsa Wertman.

9. Why is Andy the Night-Watch considered a quiet hero?

10. What happened to Ollie and Fletcher McGee? Why?

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