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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Play Seven, Fire in the Hole, Part 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Andrew say it's too late to give Tommy what he wants?
(a) Someone else already has the promotion.
(b) The mining company intends to fire Tommy.
(c) Andrew calls in the Army.
(d) Andrew is leaving Howsen County.

2. How much money does Tommy have to pay the fee for which the preacher asks?
(a) One dollar.
(b) Fifty cents.
(c) Ten dollars.
(d) Nothing.

3. What does Michael Rowen say he wants when he appears at Earl Tod's campfire in Play One?
(a) Money.
(b) Guns.
(c) A horse.
(d) Food and warmth from the fire.

4. How does Abe respond when Mary Anne and Tommy argue in Play Seven?
(a) He agrees with Tommy.
(b) He hits Tommy for hitting Mary Anne.
(c) He offers to run away with Mary Anne.
(d) He tells Mary Anne to be patient and not give up hope.

5. What happens to most of Mary Anne's children?
(a) They all work the mines.
(b) They are sent to live with relatives.
(c) They are in college.
(d) They die of fevers.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Play Four, to whom does Patrick Rowen owe money now that his bank folds?

2. What do the other miners tease Tommy and Joshua about when Joshua arrives at the mine in Play Seven?

3. What tragedy happens while Tommy and Joshua are at the mine in Play Seven?

4. When Talbert and his men retreat to the river during their first battle in Play Five, what happens to Talbert?

5. What happens when J.T. tells a story about two feuding families and a man named Jack killing his rival, Thomas?

(see the answer key)

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