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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the end of the story "Lo," what does the president order his men to do?
(a) Kill the Indians.
(b) Befriend the Indians.
(c) Fear the Indians.
(d) Ignore the Indians.

2. What is the name of Sam Fathers' true father?
(a) Pappy.
(b) Lo.
(c) Sam Senior.
(d) Doom.

3. What animal does Res Grier try to sell in order to settle his debts with his co-workers?
(a) A cow.
(b) A goat.
(c) A horse.
(d) A dog.

4. According to Indian tradition, what must the chief's slave do after the chief dies?
(a) Be banished into the wilderness.
(b) Marry the chief's wife.
(c) Be sold to another Indian chief.
(d) Be buried next to the chief.

5. How do Pete and his brother hear about the war that is tearing their country apart?
(a) From the television.
(b) From the radio.
(c) From the newspaper.
(d) From the Internet.

6. Which of the following ailments plagues Lucius while he is out on the bear hunt?
(a) Sneezing.
(b) Coughing.
(c) Hiccups.
(d) Shortness of breath.

7. Which of the following adjectives best describes the competition between David Hogganbeck and Ikkemotubbe?
(a) Apathetic.
(b) Aggressive.
(c) Friendly.
(d) Deadly.

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

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

10. After he left his tribe, where did Doom settle?
(a) In San Francisco.
(b) In New Orleans.
(c) In Austin.
(d) In Seattle.

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

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

13. Which of the following things motivates the pilots in "Death Drag" to perform such dangerous tricks when traveling town to town?
(a) Habit.
(b) Money.
(c) Fame.
(d) Thrill.

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

15. Which of the following adjectives best describes Flem Snopes in the story "Centaur in Brass"?
(a) Helpful.
(b) Charming.
(c) Dishonest.
(d) Angry.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the leader of the mob that kills Minnie Cooper's attacker in the story "Dry September"?

2. Why do the Native Americans want to hold a trial for the chief's nephew in the white man's court?

3. When Res Grier is waiting for his friend to return from fox hunting, how late is he when he finally arrives at work?

4. Which of the following vehicles does Uncle Willy crash, killing himself?

5. In "A Bear Hunt," which part of the town do all the children think is haunted?

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