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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "The Color of Despair".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What vision does Ada see when Esco encourages her to look backwards down a well in a mirror?
(a) A figure walking in a corridor of trees.
(b) A figure running toward a river.
(c) A figure walking in snow.
(d) A figure running in an open meadow.

2. Who is Swimmer and why does Inman think about him after reading the news?
(a) Swimmer is a childhood enemy who is fighting the Federals in Tennessee.
(b) Swimmer is a childhood enemy who has married Inman's girl.
(c) Swimmer is a childhood friend whom Inman believes is with the Home Guard.
(d) Swimmer is a Cherokee friend of Inman's whom he is afraid might be fighting the Federals.

3. How long has Ada lived in Black Cove?
(a) Six weeks.
(b) Six years.
(c) Sixty years.
(d) Six months.

4. Where did Inman meet Ada for the first time?
(a) At the local store.
(b) At church.
(c) At a friend's house.
(d) At the local school.

5. Who attacks Inman as he leaves the area where the settlement was?
(a) Two women and a blacksmith.
(b) Two men and a blacksmith.
(c) Two men and a prostitute.
(d) Two women and a shopkeeper.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the blind man answer when Inman asks if he would like to be able to see for ten minutes?

2. What text is Balis, Inman's neighbor in the hospital, translating into English?

3. What does the blind man sell outside the hospital?

4. What do Ruby and Ada have in common?

5. What happens as Inman slowly crosses the river?

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