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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Black Bark in Winter".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who introduced Inman to Ada?
(a) Swimmer.
(b) Ruby.
(c) Monroe.
(d) Sally Swanger.

2. What animal does Stobrod claim is Ruby's true father?
(a) A lion.
(b) A horse.
(c) A heron.
(d) A bear.

3. Who saves Inman's companion from being shot in a standoff with a drunk?
(a) A prostitute named Tildy.
(b) The barkeeper.
(c) Inman.
(d) The local sheriff.

4. What has Ada done on the farm since her father's death?
(a) Ada has taken the farm in hand and is running it efficiently.
(b) Ada has sold the farm with the intention of returning to Charleston.
(c) Ada has hired a neighbor to care for the farm.
(d) Ada has done nothing on the farm.

5. Why does Ada decide not to return to Charleston after her father's death?
(a) Ada feels she has nothing to go back to.
(b) Ada has bad memories of her childhood in Charleston.
(c) Ada does not like her relatives in Charleston.
(d) Ada feels Cold Mountain is the only place where she belongs.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Inman attempt to cross the river?

2. What does Inman read about in the newspaper while in town?

3. Why is a group of people drawn to the street underneath the window of a prisoner?

4. What happens to the men who steal from Sara's home?

5. While cooking corn mash, Inman smells what downstream?

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