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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What type of snake bites the runaway slave in the story "Red Leaves"?

3. Which of the following adjectives best describes Flem Snopes in the story "Centaur in Brass"?

4. How does Paul de Montigny feel about marrying Elly?

5. How much money does Mannie give to Snopes after she shoots his prize mule in the story "Mule in the Yard"?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Pete's family react when he is killed in combat in the story "Shall Not Perish"?

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

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

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

6. What request does Pappy make of Doom when he returns to the tribe, and what is Doom's response?

7. What competition do Ikkemotubbe and David Hogganbeck find themselves in in the story "A Courtship"?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the story "Beyond," there is a baby covered in scars that is in the afterlife with Judge. First, describe the physicality of the scarred baby. How did he get his scars? Then explain they symbolism of the scarred baby in Judge's life. What lesson is meant to learn from this baby?

Essay Topic 2

In the stories "Two Soldiers" and "Shall Not Perish," Faulkner plays with the contrast between the rich and poor during the Civil War. First, give a description of the way the poor families are portrayed in these two stories and compare/contrast this with the description of the rich families. Then argue which of these groups of people Faulkner sympathizes with more, and give at least two examples from the text to back up your argument.

Essay Topic 3

What do you think is more important to Sarty in the story "Barn Burning," love or truth? Give at least two examples of each of these themes as depicted in Sarty's relationship with his father. Then describe Sarty's struggle to balance love and truth, and how this struggle led to his maturity.

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