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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Ringo is lass of a slave and more of a ______ to Bayard.

2. Why does Granny pray after the soldiers leave?

3. While working, Bayard pretends to be who?

4. Which soldier does Bayard shoot at?

5. While discussing Sartoris, Uncle Buck shouts loud ______.

Short Essay Questions

1. How is the reader's perception of the war in "Raid" different than in prior chapters?

2. Why isn't Uncle Buck fighting with the army?

3. Why does Granny become relieved at one point when the Union soldiers are searching her house?

4. How does "Raid" paint women?

5. How has Bayard matured since "Ambuscade"? What is the cause of this?

6. Is the war being waged violent in Mississippi in "Retreat"?

7. Are people's loyalties in "Raid" predictable or unpredictable? How?

8. How easy is it to gauge humor in "Retreat"? Why?

9. How is Sartoris a victim to both sides of the war?

10. Why is the Sartoris family fleeing their town?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Sartoris family's adventures are often portrayed in an exaggerated manner, painting aspects of this Civil War story like a tall tale. Discuss Faulkner's tall-tale style in "The Unvanquished." What spin does this place on events? Effect how you see characters? What is his purpose in doing this?

Essay Topic 2

Faulkner's serious story is full of humor and irony. Discuss how Faulkner uses humor, how his writing style affects these moments, their purpose, and affect.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the title "The Unvanquished" and why it is an appropriate or inappropriate title for the book. What meaning does this word hold for this story?

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