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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. Who does the sheriff say sold the gun to Crawford Gowrie?

2. Where does Uncle Gavin think Vinson's body has been buried?

3. What does Mr. Gowrie do with his son's dead body?

4. Why does the sheriff think that Lucas did not kill Vinson?

5. What does Gavin say happens in early May?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In what way are the Gowrie's only a small step above black people?

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

4. How is the sheriff proven wrong in chapter six?

5. In chapter six, in what way does Charles' mother show that she is accepting the fact her son is growing up?

6. Describe the Gowrie clan

7. Why does the Sheriff think that Lucas could not of killed Vinson?

8. Why do you think Mr. Gowrie asks his sons to dig up Vince's grave?

9. Describe Crawford and Vinson's lumber business.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In what way does Falkner subvert stereotypes in this book? Take one character and discuss your first impression of that character? Does Faulkner challenge that first impression?

Essay Topic 2

Using two examples to support your argument, discuss the following statement. The aggressive and sometimes confused attitude the white characters show towards Lucas is a response to his own proud attitude.

Essay Topic 3

Examine Faulkner's writing style. How would you describe Faulkner's prose style? What kind of vocabulary does he use? Does he use any specific writing techniques? What meaning does Faulkner's style give to the story?

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