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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the servant at the rich family's home treat Pete's family when they come offering comfort?
(a) He confuses them.
(b) He is kind to them.
(c) He is rude to them.
(d) He is angry with them.

2. Which of the following adjectives does NOT describe the family from the story "The Tall Men"?
(a) Prideful.
(b) Rich.
(c) Loving.
(d) Honorable.

3. What vegetable is Abner Snope ordered to use to pay back his debts?
(a) Peppers.
(b) Broccoli.
(c) Corn.
(d) Tomatoes.

4. With whom does the president discuss "the situation" of the Indians near his quarters?
(a) His vice president.
(b) The senate.
(c) His secretary.
(d) His wife.

5. Whom does Res Grier take with him when he returns to work on the church in the middle of the night?
(a) His nephew.
(b) His cousin.
(c) His brother.
(d) His son.

6. Which of the following about Indian culture does NOT embarrass the president?
(a) Their skin color.
(b) Their language.
(c) Their dress.
(d) Their manners.

7. What is the only thing Emily's father leaves to her in his will?
(a) A servant.
(b) A bank account full of money.
(c) A horse.
(d) A house.

8. How does the Indian chief communicate with the president in the story "Lo"?
(a) Through smoke signals.
(b) Through letters.
(c) Through telephone calls.
(d) Through messengers.

9. Which of the following government officials does NOT arrive at the home of the two boys in "The Tall Men"?
(a) A recruiter.
(b) An investigator.
(c) A parson.
(d) A marshal.

10. Which of the following metals is used to make the whistle in Flem Snopes' story?
(a) Gold.
(b) Steel.
(c) Brass.
(d) Silver.

11. When Res Grier is waiting for his friend to return from fox hunting, how late is he when he finally arrives at work?
(a) Eight hours late.
(b) Two hours late.
(c) Six hours late.
(d) Four hours late.

12. What does Hawkshaw do for a living in the story "Hair"?
(a) He is a dentist.
(b) He is a doctor.
(c) He is a barber.
(d) He is a stylist.

13. Who suggests that Lucius go visit the Indians to cure his ailment?
(a) DuBoise.
(b) Alexander.
(c) Monroe.
(d) Ratcliff.

14. How does Paul de Montigny feel about marrying Elly?
(a) He is apathetic about marrying her.
(b) He does not want to marry her.
(c) He desperately wants to marry her.
(d) He is not sure if he wants to marry her.

15. Of what crime is the nephew of the Indian chief in the story "Lo" accused?
(a) Vandalism.
(b) Blasphemy.
(c) Theft.
(d) Murder.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following ailments plagues Lucius while he is out on the bear hunt?

2. How do Pete and his brother hear about the war that is tearing their country apart?

3. What part of de Spain's property does Abner burn down in a rage of revenge?

4. When Doom wants to settle an argument between two men in his tribe, what engineering challenge does he create?

5. In the story "Red Leaves," how many Indians are searching for the chief's slave?

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