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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Pete is killed in combat, how long do his parents take off of work to mourn for him?
(a) Two days.
(b) Three days.
(c) Four days.
(d) One day.

2. Which of the following government officials does NOT arrive at the home of the two boys in "The Tall Men"?
(a) A marshal.
(b) An investigator.
(c) A parson.
(d) A recruiter.

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

4. What is Sam Fathers' heritage in the story "A Justice"?
(a) Half black, half white
(b) Half Native American, half white
(c) Full-blooded Native American.
(d) Half Native American, half black.

5. What happens to Minnie on the first day she leaves her apartment after the attack?
(a) She has a nervous breakdown.
(b) She is beaten up by an angry mob.
(c) She is ignored by everyone she encounters.
(d) She is cheered as a hero.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following adjectives best describes the competition between David Hogganbeck and Ikkemotubbe?

2. Where is David Hogganbeck when he nearly loses his life in competition?

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

4. What is it about Paul de Montigny that makes him an unsuitable boyfriend for Elly?

5. Where are the Indians searching for the slave?

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