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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Dr. Parcival say his objective of coming to Winesburg is?
(a) To write a book.
(b) To meet a woman.
(c) To live cheaply.
(d) To open his medical practice.

3. 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.

4. Who says "I have a desire to make you admire me"?
(a) Albert Longworth.
(b) George Willard.
(c) Dr. Parcival.
(d) Will Henderson.

5. What does Tom's conversation with George about being successful make Elizabeth want to do?
(a) Send George to college.
(b) Talk to George herself.
(c) Move out of the hotel.
(d) Kill Tom.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Jesse place blame on his dead brothers?

2. When George goes to his wife after kicking her out, what does he say it takes for him to forgive her?

3. What is the name of Tom and Elizabeth's hotel?

4. Why does the tall, dark girl originally come see Dr. Reefy?

5. Why does Jesse come to the family farm?

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