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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Dry September.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What color is everything inside De Spain's mansion in 'Barn Burning'?
(a) White.
(b) Orange.
(c) Red.
(d) Blue.

2. What is Hawkshaw's occupation?
(a) Barber.
(b) Tailor.
(c) Farmer.
(d) Foreman.

3. Where does the man accused of rape in 'Dry September' work?
(a) The chicken farm.
(b) The tobacco fields.
(c) The cotton mill.
(d) The ice plant.

4. What is the occupation of the brothers' father in 'Two Soldiers'?
(a) Soldier.
(b) Farmer.
(c) Grocer.
(d) Salesman.

5. Why is the case against Snopes thrown out?
(a) There is a conflict of interest in the case.
(b) He pays off the judge.
(c) He is proven innocent.
(d) There is no substantiating evidence.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Emily refuse to do for a while after her father died?

2. What does the older woman do for the younger brother in 'Two Soldiers'?

3. What does the author describe as lidless at the end of 'Dry September'?

4. How many bushels is Snopes to pay to make up for the damage his wife does when moving?

5. Where do the brothers hear about Pearl Harbor in 'Two Soldiers'?

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