Winesburg, Ohio Reading Quiz
A short, informal reading quiz to prepare you for the real quiz in class.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
In "Nobody Knows," where do George Willard and Louise Trunnion go on their "date"?
- A.
To a soda shop
- B.
Across a bridge
- C.
For a buggy ride
- D.
To the theater
- E.
To Panda Express
Correct Answer
B. Across a bridgeExplanation
Crossing the bridge represents effecting a major change in life.Rate this question:
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- 2.
In "Adventure," Alice Hindman was involved with whom when she was 16?
- A.
George Willard
- B.
Tom Willard
- C.
Adolph Meyers
- D.
Ned Curry
- E.
Curtis Hartman
Correct Answer
D. Ned CurryExplanation
Per the story.Rate this question:
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- 3.
In "The Strength of God," the Rev. Curtis Hartman is appalled by what particular habit of Kate Swift's?
- A.
Smoking
- B.
Drinking alcohol
- C.
Promiscuity
- D.
Bad language
- E.
All of the above
Correct Answer
A. SmokingExplanation
The only action specifically mentioned in the story and which Hartman himself witnesses is smoking.Rate this question:
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- 4.
In "The Strength of God," how does Hartman cut his hand?
- A.
With a knife
- B.
On a broken beer bottle
- C.
Smashing a window in his church
- D.
Playing football
- E.
Carving meat
Correct Answer
C. Smashing a window in his churchExplanation
Hartman mistakenly attributes this to 'the strength of God" when it actually results from guilt and frustration.Rate this question:
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- 5.
In "The Teacher," Kate Swift's loneliness impels her to what mistake?
- A.
She gets drunk
- B.
She lets Hartman watch her
- C.
She walks alone at night
- D.
She disappears for long periods of time
- E.
She invites and allows George to kiss her
Correct Answer
E. She invites and allows George to kiss herExplanation
A,B, and D are not true; C is not a mistake. E is wrong because George is her former student and not a mature man.Rate this question:
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