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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which of the following ailments does not befall the first pilot in the story "Death Drag"?
(a) His body develops a nervous tic.
(b) His stomach isn't able to digest food.
(c) His hair turns white.
(d) His voice goes mute.

3. Why do the Native Americans want to hold a trial for the chief's nephew in the white man's court?
(a) Out of respect.
(b) Out of fear.
(c) Out of curiosity.
(d) So he will be properly punished.

4. What is Sam Fathers' heritage in the story "A Justice"?
(a) Full-blooded Native American.
(b) Half Native American, half black.
(c) Half Native American, half white
(d) Half black, half white

5. What is the name of the leader of the mob that kills Minnie Cooper's attacker in the story "Dry September"?
(a) McHumphry.
(b) McLendon.
(c) McPilfer.
(d) McDougal.

6. How much money does Mannie give to Snopes after she shoots his prize mule in the story "Mule in the Yard"?
(a) Fifty dollars.
(b) Ten dollars.
(c) Twenty dollars.
(d) Five dollars.

7. Which of the following holidays is Georgie anxiously anticipating in the story "That Will Be Fine"?
(a) His birthday.
(b) Halloween.
(c) Easter.
(d) Christmas.

8. What is the name of the black man who is killed for assaulting Minnie Cooper in the story "Dry September"?
(a) Charlie Delay.
(b) Tomas Frank.
(c) Alan Barks.
(d) Will Mayes.

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

10. When Doom wants to settle an argument between two men in his tribe, what engineering challenge does he create?
(a) A teepee-building competition.
(b) A bridge-building competition.
(c) A boat-building competition.
(d) A fence-building competition.

11. What part of de Spain's property does Abner burn down in a rage of revenge?
(a) His barn.
(b) His fields.
(c) His house.
(d) His church.

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

13. Before he left the tribe, how was Doom treated by the rest of his tribe?
(a) He was hated.
(b) He was greatly feared.
(c) He was well-respected.
(d) He was often ignored.

14. What is Sam Father's real birth name?
(a) Had-Two-Fathers.
(b) No-Good-Baby.
(c) Cheating-Man's-Son.
(d) Little-Man.

15. In "A Bear Hunt," which part of the town do all the children think is haunted?
(a) The cemetary.
(b) The asylum.
(c) The Indian burial ground.
(d) The church.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Abner Snope's only son?

2. How long did Doom live away from his tribe?

3. Which of the following relatives does Elly live with in the story "Elly"?

4. To which city does Pete travel in order to enlist in the Army?

5. What shocking item does Emily Grierson purchase from the druggist in town?

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