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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. How does Cassius Hueffer's headstone describe him?
(a) Gentle.
(b) Loving.
(c) A warrior.
(d) Friendly.

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

3. What was Andy's job?
(a) Tax collector.
(b) Night-Watch.
(c) Sheriff.
(d) Grave digger.

4. Where does Serepta Mason place the blame for blowing her petals away?
(a) The bitter winds of life.
(b) Spoon River.
(c) Her mother.
(d) The fact that she never married.

5. What is the name of Amanda Barker's husband?
(a) Henry.
(b) Carey.
(c) Harry.
(d) Chase.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who ran away from home with the circus?

2. What happened when Charlie French was hurt by a toy pistol?

3. By whom was Dora Williams abandoned?

4. What is the name of Ollie McGee's husband?

5. Who was the daughter of Lambert Hutchins?

Short Essay Questions

1. Several residents in the section beginning with Fiddler Jones and ending with Mrs. George Reece are one-life minded souls. What does this mean and who are they?

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

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

4. How is Emily Sparks different from the other residents at the beginning of the "Spoon River Anthology"? How does she fit in with the other residents?

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

6. What does John Cabanis say did NOT contribute to his decision to leave the conservative party to lead the liberal party?

7. Name three residents of Spoon River who are considered foolish in the section from Conrad Siever to Cooney Potter. Why is each considered foolish?

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

9. Explain the premise of "Spoon River Anthology".

10. Did Clarence Fawcett deserve to be punished for stealing blankets to pay his daughter's doctor bill? Why?

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