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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. What brings Moketubba out of his trance?
(a) The voice of his father.
(b) The fire.
(c) Drum beats.
(d) Red slippers.

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

3. What does a banker owe Dilsey's replacement?
(a) Money.
(b) Sex.
(c) Land.
(d) Food.

4. How old is Moketubba when he finally completes the task he has been trying to complete for years?
(a) 18.
(b) 16.
(c) 15.
(d) 17.

5. Where is the trial for Snopes held?
(a) The town square.
(b) The store.
(c) Mr. Harris's office.
(d) Mrs. Johnson's mansion.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Emily when she began giving lessons?

2. What is the name of the older brother in 'Two Soldiers'?

3. What did Emily buy from a pharmacy after her relationship ended?

4. Where does the older brother in 'Two Soldiers' plan to join the military?

5. Which of these is a name of an Indian on 'Red Leaves'?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do the hunters say when they find the runaway slave in 'Red Leaves'?

2. What are some of the options discussed for dealing with the slaves in 'Red Leaves'?

3. Why do the men in 'Dry September' say it would be worth it for them to kill an innocent man?

4. What story does Nancy tell the children in 'That Evening Sun' when they stay at her house?

5. What does the younger brother in 'Two Soldiers' do when he gets to the recruiting office?

6. How does 'Barn Burning' end?

7. What did Moketubba have a fascination with?

8. What does Snopes do to insult De Spain on his first day working for him, and what does De Spain ask him to do about it?

9. How does Pete's mother feel when he says he wants to join the Army in 'Two Soldiers'?

10. What other accusation has Minne Cooper made in the past?

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