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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 do Pete and his brother hear about the war that is tearing their country apart?
(a) From the television.
(b) From the newspaper.
(c) From the Internet.
(d) From the radio.

2. How many pilots make up the stunt team in the story "Death Drag"?
(a) Four.
(b) Five.
(c) Six.
(d) Three.

3. With whom does the president discuss "the situation" of the Indians near his quarters?
(a) His wife.
(b) His secretary.
(c) The senate.
(d) His vice president.

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

5. Which of the following modes of transportation is seen speeding away at the end of the story "Honor"?
(a) A steamboat.
(b) A horse and carriage.
(c) An airplane.
(d) A train.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the story "Lo," how does the president spy on the two Indians near his office?

2. Where is the resort where the King family meets Jarrod?

3. Which of the following relatives does Elly live with in the story "Elly"?

4. What animal does Doom kill using a salt he has brought back from the white man's land?

5. How old is the young boy to whom Sam Fathers is telling his life story?

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