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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. At the end of the story "Elly," which of the following is the only character who is still alive?
(a) Elly.
(b) None of the above, all the characters die.
(c) Grandmother.
(d) Paul de Montigny.

2. Which of the following stories is the sequel to "Two Soldiers"?
(a) "Barn Burning."
(b) "Bear Hunt."
(c) "The Tall Men."
(d) "Shall Not Perish."

3. During which season do Jarrod and Louise attend prom together?
(a) Spring.
(b) Winter.
(c) Summer.
(d) Fall.

4. How does the servant at the rich family's home treat Pete's family when they come offering comfort?
(a) He is angry with them.
(b) He is rude to them.
(c) He confuses them.
(d) He is kind to them.

5. At the end of the story "Turnabout," how does Borgard feel about the young English soldier he rescued?
(a) He despises him.
(b) He respects him
(c) He envies him.
(d) He is confused by him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following ailments plagues Lucius while he is out on the bear hunt?

2. What do the townsfolk find lying on the pillow next to Homer Barron's corpse?

3. Which of the following holidays is Georgie anxiously anticipating in the story "That Will Be Fine"?

4. How does the husband react when he hears of his wife's affair in the story "Honor"?

5. In the story "Red Leaves," how many Indians are searching for the chief's slave?

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