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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Middle Ground stories.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the Indian chief communicate with the president in the story "Lo"?
(a) Through messengers.
(b) Through smoke signals.
(c) Through telephone calls.
(d) Through letters.

2. How long has Harrison Blair been chasing the same fox in the story "Foxhunt"?
(a) Three hours.
(b) Three months.
(c) Three days.
(d) Three years.

3. What type of snake bites the runaway slave in the story "Red Leaves"?
(a) Python.
(b) Black mamba.
(c) Rattlesnake.
(d) Cottonmouth.

4. What is the name of Sam Fathers' true father?
(a) Sam Senior.
(b) Lo.
(c) Pappy.
(d) Doom.

5. Which of the following facts about Uncle Willy is NOT true?
(a) He has three sons.
(b) He is a drug addict.
(c) He lives in Memphis.
(d) He is married to a prostitute.

Short Answer Questions

1. What shocking item does Emily Grierson purchase from the druggist in town?

2. Which of the following modes of transportation is seen speeding away at the end of the story "Honor"?

3. Why do the Native Americans want to hold a trial for the chief's nephew in the white man's court?

4. How does Paul de Montigny feel about marrying Elly?

5. Of what crime is the nephew of the Indian chief in the story "Lo" accused?

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