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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Widow Slater and Catching One Young.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the name of Rawlings's dog that was sent back to the city after failing miserably at farm life?
(a) Dinghy.
(b) Dodo.
(c) Dynamite.
(d) Dredge.

2. What did Martha's young boy throw on Rawlings's horse frightening it?
(a) A blanket.
(b) A saddle.
(c) A bundle of hay.
(d) Cold water.

3. Which of the following types of trees did NOT produce hammock soil on Rawlings's farm?
(a) Pine tree.
(b) Oak tree.
(c) Palm tree.
(d) Gum tree.

4. What instruments did the Townsends play at their party?
(a) Harmonica.
(b) Banjo.
(c) Cymbals.
(d) Piano.

5. Which of the following parasites were the Towensend children suffering from?
(a) Hookwork.
(b) Tapeworm.
(c) Ringworm.
(d) Earthworm.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following adjectives best described the wife of Rawlings's tenant?

2. What type of animal was Jib?

3. Why did the Townsends invite Rawlings over for a party?

4. Which of the following terms best described Rawlings's religious beliefs during the time she lived on Cross Creek?

5. During which holiday did Rawlings decide to build an indoor shower?

(see the answer key)

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