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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Which of the following relatives does Elly live with in the story "Elly"?
(a) Her grandmother.
(b) Her aunt.
(c) Her mother.
(d) Her cousin.

4. How did Hawkshaw's fiance die?
(a) From the fever.
(b) From the flu.
(c) From the pox.
(d) From the plague.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. After Pete is killed in combat, how long do his parents take off of work to mourn for him?

2. What weapon does Pete's younger brother use to attack the bus depot worker and the Army lieutenant?

3. Which of the following facts about Uncle Willy is NOT true?

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

5. What is the name of the Indian man Herman Basket's sister marries?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does McLendon treat women in the story "Dry September"?

2. What series of events takes place when Minnie realizes that there are mules in her yard in the story of the same name?

3. Why is Abner Snope ordered to pay de Spain bushels of corn, and what is Abner's reaction to this order?

4. What happens when young Georgie goes to visit his Uncle Rodney in the story "That Will Be Fine"?

5. What mysterious events began to occur once Doom arrives back at his Indian tribe?

6. Why does Res Grier offer a hound dog to two of his co-workers?

7. Whom does the desirable woman in "A Courtship" decide to marry, and how does she make her decision?

8. Why is Lucius Provine sent to see the Indian doctor while out on a bear hunt?

9. How does Nancy react to life in jail in the story "The Evening Sun"?

10. What happens when Minnie Cooper attempts to leave her home on the day after the attack in "Dry September"?

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