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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. What part of de Spain's property does Abner burn down in a rage of revenge?

2. When Doom wants to settle an argument between two men in his tribe, what engineering challenge does he create?

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

4. During what month of the year does Hawkshaw disappear from town for two weeks?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do the Indians come to the president's office seeking advice in the story "Lo"?

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

3. What do the townsfolk find behind the locked door in Emily Grierson's home after she dies?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

"Pennsylvania Station" is a story about the loss of money. First, describe how the mother in this story intended to spend her money and why she saved her income every year. Then, explain what happened to the money the mother saved. Finally, explain why the man telling the story is bankrupt and how he survives in his homelessness.

Essay Topic 3

"Wash" is a story about race relations on slave plantations. First, compare/contrast the way white slaves and black slaves are treated on the plantation. How does this unbalanced treatment affect Wash's life? Then compare/contrast the way Wash hoped his master would treat his granddaughter with the way he actually treated her. How did this unexpected treatment lead Wash to commit double murder?

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