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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Charles ride into town with to see Lucas?
(a) Lucas
(b) Uncle Gavin
(c) Aleck
(d) The sheriff

2. Why must they hide the truck when they reach the cemetery?
(a) It is an expensive truck
(b) The sheriff is guarding the grave
(c) The truck is stolen
(d) In case the Gowries are near by

3. Who does Lucas order to pick the money up from the floor?
(a) Mr Edmonds
(b) Molly
(c) Charles
(d) The two black boys

4. What does Aleck offer Charles to help him out of the water?
(a) A dingy
(b) A pole
(c) A plank
(d) A boat

5. What does Charles do with the money when Lucas refuses it?
(a) Throws it on the floor
(b) Pockets it
(c) Swallows it
(d) Gives it to Aleck

Short Answer Questions

1. How much money does Charles try to give Lucas?

2. What kind of job did Montgomery have?

3. Where does Uncle Gavin tell Lucas he shot the man?

4. How would Charles leave town?

5. What does Lucas demand Charles does?

Short Essay Questions

1. In what way in chapter five does Uncle Gavin take control of the situation?

2. Why is Sheriff Hampton so reluctant to react to Charles story about the mule?

3. Do you think Will Legate is a good choice to guard Lucas at such a dangerous time?

4. What is Uncle Gavin opinion on Lucas' request to dig up the dead body?

5. In what way does Charles think Lucas is different?

6. Describe the ride to the cemetery.

7. In this chapter how does Faulkner show what he thinks is the main difference between men and women?

8. Describe the painting in Lucas's cabin.

9. What is significant about the man on the mule in chapter four?

10. Why is Lucas not popular with white people in the town?

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