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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is one of George's habits?
(a) Hiding in his room.
(b) Talking to himself.
(c) Biting his fork.
(d) Shaking hands with strangers.

2. When Elizabeth is a girl, how does she startle the people of Winesburg?
(a) By living alone.
(b) By marrying Tom.
(c) By joining a circus.
(d) By wearing men's clothing.

3. What makes Elizabeth use the "feeble flame of life that remains in her body" to get out of bed and creep toward George's bedroom one July evening?
(a) George does not visit her for several days.
(b) She has a bad dream.
(c) She hears noises come out of his room.
(d) She knows Tom is trying to get him a job.

4. Who is Wing's only friend?
(a) George Willard.
(b) The old man.
(c) Adolph Myers.
(d) Tom Willard.

5. What does Elizabeth take out of a cloth bag that hangs on the wall by a nail?
(a) A locket.
(b) Money.
(c) A knife.
(d) Scissors.

Short Answer Questions

1. How are the doctor's knuckles described?

2. How old is Wing at the end of this story?

3. What happens during the spring after the tall, dark girl marries Dr. Reefy?

4. Why does the writer get out of bed and start writing?

5. How long does the writer write for when he gets out of bed and starts writing?

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