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

2. What about the little orphan girl Hawkshaw meets is unusually colored?
(a) Her eyes.
(b) Her hair.
(c) Her clothing.
(d) Her teeth.

3. Where does Tom-Tom dispose of the scrap metal Flem Snopes has been hiding?
(a) In the water tank.
(b) In the garbage dump.
(c) In the boiler.
(d) In the incinerator.

4. What part of de Spain's house does Abner allegedly ruin in "Barn Burning"?
(a) His drapes.
(b) His dining room table.
(c) His carpet.
(d) His living room sofa.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following holidays is Georgie anxiously anticipating in the story "That Will Be Fine"?

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

3. What is Emily Grierson's initial response after her father dies?

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

5. Which of the following about Indian culture does NOT embarrass the president?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the father in "The Tall Men" cope with the surgery he must undergo before his sons are taken away from him?

2. Why is Res Grier accused of arson?

3. In the story "A Justice," why does Doom leave his tribe and where does he go?

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

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

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

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

10. How is Sarty involved in his father's death?

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