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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to Minnie on the first day she leaves her apartment after the attack?
(a) She is beaten up by an angry mob.
(b) She is cheered as a hero.
(c) She has a nervous breakdown.
(d) She is ignored by everyone she encounters.

2. What weapon does Pete's younger brother use to attack the bus depot worker and the Army lieutenant?
(a) A grenade.
(b) A gun.
(c) A knife.
(d) A lead pipe.

3. What do the townsfolk find lying on the pillow next to Homer Barron's corpse?
(a) A lipstick stained kiss.
(b) A long, gray hair.
(c) A shiny gold key.
(d) A fresh, red rose.

4. After Pete is killed in combat, how long do his parents take off of work to mourn for him?
(a) Two days.
(b) Four days.
(c) Three days.
(d) One day.

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

6. What is the name of the man who is the rightful owner of the animal Res Grier is trying to sell to settle his debts?
(a) Hull.
(b) Tull.
(c) Mull.
(d) Lull.

7. What part of the black men's clothing did Lucius Provine burn when he was a child?
(a) Their bow ties.
(b) Their socks.
(c) Their collars.
(d) Their hats.

8. Where is David Hogganbeck when he nearly loses his life in competition?
(a) In the jungle.
(b) In a cave.
(c) On a mountaintop.
(d) On a riverboat.

9. Which of Mannie's relatives is killed driving mules while working for Snopes?
(a) Her son.
(b) Her brother.
(c) Her husband.
(d) Her father.

10. What is it about Paul de Montigny that makes him an unsuitable boyfriend for Elly?
(a) He is biracial.
(b) He is uneducated.
(c) He is black.
(d) He is poor.

11. Although she is beautiful, which of the following adjectives best describes Herman Basket's sister?
(a) Fat.
(b) Lazy.
(c) Clumsy.
(d) Rude.

12. How long did Doom live away from his tribe?
(a) Seven years.
(b) Thirty-seven years.
(c) Seventeen years.
(d) Twenty-seven years.

13. When Doom wants to settle an argument between two men in his tribe, what type of fight does he arrange?
(a) A cock fight.
(b) A cowboy's dual.
(c) A dog fight.
(d) A fistfight.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Hawkshaw's fiance die?

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

3. What part of de Spain's house does Abner allegedly ruin in "Barn Burning"?

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

5. How many men is Res Grier working with to reshingle the church in "Shingles for God"?

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