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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through A Great Burning.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long has the rector lived in the village?
(a) Five years.
(b) His whole life.
(c) Three years.
(d) Two years.

2. Why is Anna embarrassed to see the rector when she is in the meadow with her children?
(a) She is breastfeeding.
(b) The rector is singing.
(c) The rector should be in church.
(d) Anna is naked.

3. Why doesn't Anna scold the stable boy?
(a) The stable boy is not around.
(b) The stable boy is actually her son.
(c) She sees that his face is worn and exhausted.
(d) The stable boy starts crying.

4. Under what charge is Anna's father brought to trial?
(a) Murder.
(b) Theft.
(c) Embezzlement.
(d) Attempted Murder.

5. What does Anna do for the Bradfords?
(a) Cleans daily.
(b) Serves during parties.
(c) Does field work.
(d) Cooks.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Anna think she sees when she tries to light a fire in the cottage?

2. Who does the rector convince Jakob Merill to leave his house to?

3. Why is the rector constantly tired?

4. What realization does Anna come to while listening to the Colonel?

5. Why are the simplest tasks hard for Anna in the days after going into the mine?

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