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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Caddy?
(a) 5.
(b) 6.
(c) 8.
(d) 7.

2. What did Minne once claim happened at her house in 'Dry September'?
(a) There was a peeping Tom.
(b) A man sat on her porch at night.
(c) It was broken into.
(d) She was watched in the kitchen.

3. How many shots does Snopes's son hear after he announces that a barn is burning?
(a) 3.
(b) 4.
(c) 2.
(d) 5.

4. What is the accused rapist's occupation in 'Dry September'?
(a) Relegator.
(b) Night watchman.
(c) Sorter.
(d) Operator.

5. What is Snopes's first name?
(a) Abel.
(b) Abner.
(c) Adam.
(d) Alex.

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

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

8. How old was Emily when she began giving lessons?
(a) 30.
(b) 50.
(c) 60.
(d) 40.

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

10. 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.

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

12. Why does the older brother in 'Two Soldiers' say the younger brother should not join the military?
(a) His mother will be sad.
(b) He needs to keep working for his father.
(c) All of these.
(d) He is too young.

13. Why does the younger brother in 'Two Soldiers' go to the recruitment center?
(a) To find his brother.
(b) To stop the war.
(c) To make some money.
(d) To join the Army.

14. What is Hawkshaw's occupation?
(a) Barber.
(b) Farmer.
(c) Tailor.
(d) Foreman.

15. What was Miss Emily's last name in 'A Rose for Emily'?
(a) Granger.
(b) Grierson.
(c) Smithson.
(d) Sartoris.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Snopes accused of?

2. What is the name of the narrator of 'That Evening Sun'?

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

4. Why is the case against Snopes thrown out?

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

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