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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old was Emily when she died?
(a) 74.
(b) 94.
(c) 64.
(d) 84.

2. What is De Spain's title?
(a) Major.
(b) Commander.
(c) Admiral.
(d) Lord.

3. How far from the brothers' house does the younger brother walk when his older brother joins the military?
(a) 42 miles.
(b) 12 miles.
(c) 22 miles.
(d) 32 miles.

4. What do the Indians in 'Red Leaves' see as a burden in their lives?
(a) The Black population.
(b) The drought.
(c) The new government.
(d) The neighboring tribe.

5. What does the older woman do for the younger brother in 'Two Soldiers'?
(a) Listens to him.
(b) Feeds him dinner.
(c) Buys a bus ticket.
(d) All of these.

6. Why did the Indian Chief in 'Red Leaves' get slaves to begin with?
(a) To cook meals.
(b) To hunt.
(c) All of these.
(d) To clear land.

7. Where does Minne Cooper live in 'Dry September'?
(a) Augusta.
(b) Memphis.
(c) Jefferson.
(d) Nashville.

8. What does Hawkshaw say that is ignored?
(a) That Minne is lying.
(b) That Will is innocent.
(c) That evidence should be procured.
(d) That they should wait.

9. How far does the younger brother in 'Two Soldiers' ride a bus to find his brother?
(a) 70 miles.
(b) 90 miles.
(c) 100 miles.
(d) 80 miles.

10. What injury does the replacement for Dilsey get on her way to jail?
(a) She is cut on her arm.
(b) She is punched in the back.
(c) She is shot in the leg.
(d) She is kicked in the face.

11. Why is the case against Snopes thrown out?
(a) There is no substantiating evidence.
(b) He is proven innocent.
(c) He pays off the judge.
(d) There is a conflict of interest in the case.

12. Where are most of the stories of Emily told?
(a) Her birthday party.
(b) Her father's funeral.
(c) Her wedding.
(d) Her funeral.

13. What fills Emily's house after her father's death?
(a) Dust.
(b) Cats.
(c) Fleas.
(d) Papers.

14. What is Dilsey's occupation in 'That Evening Sun'?
(a) Cook.
(b) Wood cutter.
(c) Foreman.
(d) Mill operator.

15. What is the name of Snopes's boss?
(a) Justice Henry.
(b) Major Harold.
(c) Dr. Hansen.
(d) Mr. Harris.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many bushels is Snopes to pay to make up for the damage his wife does when moving?

2. What was found in the locked room after Emily's death?

3. What color is everything inside De Spain's mansion in 'Barn Burning'?

4. What did Emily's neighbors complain of to the authorities?

5. Where does the man accused of rape in 'Dry September' work?

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