View a FREE sample

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

Short Answer Questions

1. At the end of the story "Elly," which of the following is the only character who is still alive?

2. Before he left the tribe, how was Doom treated by the rest of his tribe?

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

4. In "A Bear Hunt," which part of the town do all the children think is haunted?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. How is the slave finally captured in the story "Red Leaves"?

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 story "Honor" a woman falls in love with two men and begins an extramarital affair. First, compare/contrast the relationships the woman has with both her husband and her lover. Then explain why the husband decided to divorce his wife and let her marry her lover. Finally, explain which, if any, characters in this story acted with honor and give at least two examples that support your argument.

Essay Topic 3

Faulkner decides to end his collection with the moving short story "Carcassonne." In it, the body and soul argue about the true form of death. First, describe both the body and the soul's argument as to what death truly is like. Then explain why Faulkner might have chosen to end his collection with this story, and how it unifies the collection as a whole.

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 990 words (approx. 4 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample