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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Spring at the Creek and Summer.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT a weapon Rawlings believed was bestowed upon African-American servants?
(a) The carefree nature to enjoy the simple things in life.
(b) The tenacity to pull themselves up by their bootstraps.
(c) The freedom to walk out on a job.
(d) The right to make their employers miserable.

2. Why did Rawlings regularly leave her house unlocked?
(a) Because she was generous with her belongings.
(b) Because locks hadn't been invented yet.
(c) Because she frequently forgot.
(d) Because she trusted all her neighbors.

3. Which of the following servants did Rawlings believe would "have a finger in my pie from beyond the grave"?
(a) Adrenna.
(b) Martha.
(c) Henry.
(d) Samson.

4. What did the Townsends call the party they invited Rawlings to?
(a) A Pound Party.
(b) A Dollar Party.
(c) A Change Party.
(d) A Sterling Party.

5. In what unlikely place on her property did Rawlings find someone living?
(a) In her attick.
(b) Under her oak tree.
(c) Under her porch.
(d) In her outhouse.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Rawlings, what color ant ate only dead tissue and had a deadly bite?

2. What did Moe Sykes do for a living?

3. Which of the following medical conditions was Widow Slater suffering from?

4. Which of the following types of bread was NOT typically served in Florida?

5. Which of the following people was terrified of the green frogs in Cross Creek?

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