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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. Why does Mrs. Compson approach Drusilla when she returns home?

2. The travel of findings Grumby and Ab is ______.

3. What is Louisa's final task in setting Drusilla right?

4. "Reposte in Tertio" takes place ______ after the conclusion of "Raid."

5. What occupies all of Sartoris' time since returning from the war?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who are the victors in "Skirmish at Sartoris"?

2. Why do Bayard and Ringo hold Ab responsible for Granny's death?

3. Is Aunt Louisa's confrontation of Drusilla's masculinity humorous banter? Why or why not?

4. Does John Sartoris want to marry Drusilla? Why or why not?

5. Why isn't Ab Snopes enlisted in the army?

6. Is Drusilla's relationship with Sartoris suspicious? What problem does this present?

7. Who is the most effective weapon against the Union army? How so?

8. Why does Bayard place Grumby on Granny's grave?

9. Has the war changed Sartoris? How?

10. Why does the Union army burn many plantation houses?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Aside from our protagonists, Faulkner utilizes several secondary characters. These characters represent alternate avenues to issues (Aunt Louisa to femininity, and Uncle Buck to slavery). Discuss the use of secondary characters in "The Unvanquished": what are they meant to represent? How do they round out the narrative? How do they aid to Faulkner's larger message with the book?

Essay Topic 2

In the tumultuous context of the Civil War, betrayal and revenge are common occurrences. Discuss the different instances of revenge and betrayal in "The Unvanquished" and how it relates to the book's portrait of humanity.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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