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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. In the story "Lo," how does the president spy on the two Indians near his office?
(a) Through the telegraph system.
(b) Through the cracks in the fence.
(c) With a mirror.
(d) With a cup to the door.

2. What building is Res Grier in charge of reshingling?
(a) The church.
(b) The hospital.
(c) The school.
(d) The police office.

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

4. Why does the president decide to hold a "mock trial" for the Indian chief's nephew?
(a) To punish the nephew to the fullest extent of the law.
(b) To fool the Indians into thinking that he understands the law.
(c) To get the Indians off his land.
(d) To appease the townsfolk.

5. How old is Pete's younger brother when he decides he wants to join the Army?
(a) 12 years old.
(b) 10 years old.
(c) 6 years old.
(d) 8 years old.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following adjectives does NOT describe the family from the story "The Tall Men"?

2. What happens to Minnie on the first day she leaves her apartment after the attack?

3. With whom does the president discuss "the situation" of the Indians near his quarters?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why are the investigator and the marshal at the home of two young boys in the story "The Tall Men"?

2. Why are the two Indians in "Red Leaves" searching for their chief's slave?

3. What happens when Flem Snopes attempts to turn his two black co-workers against each other in the story "Centaur in Brass"?

4. What of Hawkshaw's behavior do the townsfolk find unusual in the story "Hair"?

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

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

7. In the story "Lo," why is the president uncomfortable with the Native Americans who come to him for advice?

8. What rumor spreads through town about Minnie Cooper, and how do the townsfolk react in the story "Dry September"?

9. Why do the Jefferson townsfolk pity Emily Grierson after her father dies?

10. What happens to Lucius Provine when he travels to the Indian reservation?

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