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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. How does the husband react when he hears of his wife's affair in the story "Honor"?

2. In the story "Carcassonne," which of the following believes that death is "continual movement"?

3. At the end of the story "Turnabout," how does Borgard feel about the young English soldier he rescued?

4. In the story "Carcassonne," which of the following believes that death is "a stillness"?

5. In which country are George and Carl vacationing in the story "Divorce in Naples"?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Satoris sentenced to serve time with the Camel squadron?

2. How does the lover react to the news that the husband has granted his wife a divorce in the story "Honor"?

3. What is life like for Alec Gray after he leaves the Army?

4. How do the townsfolk feel about Harrison Blair's hunting style in the story "Foxhunt"?

5. Why do unexpected visitors frequently arrive at the home of Roger Howes in the story "Artist at Home"?

6. How does the American soldier Borgard meet the young English soldier in the story "Turnabout"?

7. How does the young English soldier repay Borgard for his kindness in the story "Turnabout"?

8. How does the Appalachian family treat the Confederate soldier and his servant in the story "Mountain Victory"?

9. On what image does Faulkner end the story "Crevasse"?

10. What gift does Richard Howes purchase for his wife when his latest novel sells, and what is her reaction to the gift?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

"Uncle Willy" is a story crafted to show the effects of a meddling town on an individual's life. First, describe the lifestyle Willie was leading before anyone in the town got involved. Then compare/contrast that to Willy's life after the townsfolk got involved. Finally, describe the effects the town's meddling had on Willy's life and what the consequences of their meddling actions were in the end.

Essay Topic 2

The story of Doom becoming Indian chief of his tribe is one full of adultery, murder, dishonesty and racism. Give at least one examples of each of these elements within the story "A Justice." Then explain why you think Faulkner chose to give this story its particular title.

Essay Topic 3

"Lo" is the only story that deals with a real, historical character in its depiction of an American president. First, describe the way the president was portrayed in this story. Then compare/contrast our country's leader to the Indian tribe leader in the story. To which group does Faulkner's historical sympathy seem to lie? How can you tell?

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