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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through An Awakening.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who says "the women in the place don't embarrass me although they try hard enough"?
(a) Belle Carpenter.
(b) Art Wilson.
(c) George Willard.
(d) Ed Handby.

2. What does Jesse turn to as an explanation for everything?
(a) The opinions of his wife.
(b) Farming magazines.
(c) The hand of God.
(d) The opinions of his father.

3. What does Ed Handby do for a living?
(a) Bookkeeper.
(b) Preacher.
(c) Bartender.
(d) Telegraph operator.

4. When George goes to his wife after kicking her out, what does he say it takes for him to forgive her?
(a) For her to touch him.
(b) Nothing makes him forgive her.
(c) For her to cry.
(d) For her to give him his money back.

5. What does Wash do with the banker's wife's letter?
(a) Tears it up.
(b) Sends it back.
(c) Puts it in a box.
(d) Burns it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the author say makes it difficult for people to understand Jesse?

2. Why does Jesse come to the family farm?

3. Why does Jesse place blame on his dead brothers?

4. What animal do residents of Winesburg say Wash Williams resembles?

5. What is Wash's job?

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