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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. Why does Charles think that Lucas was not lynched immediately?
(a) Because Mr. Gowrie is a patient man
(b) Because the family were grieving
(c) Because they were not sure if he was the murderer
(d) Because they could not find any rope

2. What kind of dogs are with the three men that appear from behind the church?
(a) Retreivers
(b) Mongrels
(c) Hound dogs
(d) Pitbull terries

3. What does Mr. Gowrie pull out from his undershirt?
(a) A crucifix
(b) His other arm
(c) A knife
(d) A gun

4. What does the sheriff find in the ditch?
(a) A cowboy hat
(b) Mule hair
(c) A mound
(d) A gun

5. What does Charles do after dinner?
(a) Goes to bed
(b) Writes an essay
(c) Reads his book
(d) Goes into town

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Charles ride to with Gavin?

2. Who does Charles think about on his way home?

3. What does Charles's mother give him when he arrives home?

4. What does Charles make his friends while they wait?

5. Who is waiting in Gavin's office?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Crawford kill Jake?

2. Why do you think Lucas did not tell the full story in the first place?

3. Why is Charles' father so angry?

4. Why does Charles hold such respect for Miss Habersham?

5. Why have southern black men not earned freedom in the south?

6. In what way does Faulkner portray Miss Habersham as a strong woman?

7. What is Uncle Gavin's take on the civil rights struggle in the South?

8. Describe Crawford and Vinson's lumber business.

9. Why did the Gowrie's not lynch Lucas behind the store?

10. Why do you think Charles is so struck by Mr. Gowrie's grief?

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