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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through A Man of Ideas.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Dr. Reefy doing when the tall, dark girl comes to see him?
(a) Writing on a scrap of paper.
(b) Pulling a tooth.
(c) Cleaning up blood.
(d) Putting a bandage on a woman.

2. What does the "half-witted boy" of Wing's school do at night?
(a) Draw on his walls.
(b) Make prank phone calls.
(c) Imagine dreams as facts.
(d) Plan a crime.

3. How does Louise act toward her education?
(a) Careless.
(b) Dilligent.
(c) Uninterested.
(d) Worried.

4. Why does Dr. Parcival say he does not have many patients?
(a) Because he does not want many.
(b) Because it is just an accident.
(c) Because there aren't many people in Winesburg.
(d) Because he is a poor doctor.

5. Where does Jesse take David to pray?
(a) In the forest.
(b) In a cave.
(c) By the river.
(d) Behind the farmhouse.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is David Hardy when he comes to Jesse's farm?

2. Why does Wing leave Pennsylvania?

3. According to the author, the story of Wing is the story of what?

4. Who says "I have a desire to make you admire me"?

5. When does George visit Dr. Parcival?

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