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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through An Awakening.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Jesse's brothers and father stay silent on the farm?
(a) It is part of their religion.
(b) It is difficult for them to talk.
(c) They do not want to scare the animals.
(d) They do not like each other.

2. What animal do residents of Winesburg say Wash Williams resembles?
(a) A monkey.
(b) A deer.
(c) A bear.
(d) A donkey.

3. What does Ed believe is his only obstacle to get Belle to marry him?
(a) George Willard.
(b) Her father's opinion.
(c) His lack of money.
(d) His mistress.

4. What does Ed Handby do for a living?
(a) Bookkeeper.
(b) Telegraph operator.
(c) Preacher.
(d) Bartender.

5. Who says they are a "fool" to marry their wife?
(a) The banker.
(b) Wash.
(c) Ed Griffith.
(d) George.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ed do when George interrupts his marriage proposal to Belle?

2. What does Jesse turn to as an explanation for everything?

3. Why does Jesse come to the family farm?

4. Why is it Jesse's fault his wife dies?

5. How many dates do Ed and Belle have?

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