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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What part of de Spain's house does Abner allegedly ruin in "Barn Burning"?
(a) His living room sofa.
(b) His dining room table.
(c) His carpet.
(d) His drapes.

2. Which of the following relatives does Elly live with in the story "Elly"?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Her cousin.
(c) Her aunt.
(d) Her grandmother.

3. How much money does Mannie give to Snopes after she shoots his prize mule in the story "Mule in the Yard"?
(a) Ten dollars.
(b) Twenty dollars.
(c) Five dollars.
(d) Fifty dollars.

4. What does Hawkshaw do for a living in the story "Hair"?
(a) He is a dentist.
(b) He is a stylist.
(c) He is a doctor.
(d) He is a barber.

5. What crop does the family in "The Tall Men" grow?
(a) Corn.
(b) Cotton.
(c) Wheat.
(d) Tobacco.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the company Captain Warren pilots for in the story "Death Drag"?

2. Which of the following government officials does NOT arrive at the home of the two boys in "The Tall Men"?

3. How did Hawkshaw's fiance die?

4. What is Emily Grierson's initial response after her father dies?

5. To which city does Pete travel in order to enlist in the Army?

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