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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. According to Ruby, what exacerbated the attack on Temple?
(a) She flirted outrageously with the men.
(b) The boys get drunk on Saturday nights.
(c) She went skinny dipping.
(d) The boys have been away from women for too long.

2. Why does Temple return to Reba's without Popeye?
(a) She can't stand the smoke.
(b) It is too noisy.
(c) They have an argument.
(d) It is getting late.

3. Who was the man who was killed in the story?
(a) Eddie.
(b) Murphy.
(c) Van.
(d) Tommy.

4. Where do Snopes and his traveling companion end up staying in Memphis?
(a) At a boarding house.
(b) At Miss Reba's.
(c) At a bus station.
(d) At a hotel.

5. How many days do Snopes and his traveling companion stay at the location in #117 before they realize the nature of the place?
(a) 3.
(b) 17.
(c) 12.
(d) 21.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the main piece of evidence in Goodwin's trial?

2. Who is Eustace Graham?

3. Why does Narcissa not allow Ruby to stay in her home?

4. What is Reba's profession?

5. What is Benbow's interest in taking Goodwin's case?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Faulkner finally indicate who was murdered?

2. Why does Temple leave Popeye at the bar and return to Reba's alone?

3. How does Benbow meet Senator Snopes and what information does he give Benbow regarding Temple?

4. Why does Clarence ridicule Virgil and Fonzo?

5. How does Benbow show that he is a compassionate man?

6. What is Goodwin's ultimate fate?

7. What does Benbow learn about Temple and Popeye's location just prior to the trial?

8. What is Narcissa's position when she learns that Ruby and her child have been run out of the hotel?

9. What is strange about Reba's lack of questioning Temple's situation?

10. What is Temple's condition when Benbow finally finds her?

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