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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was the only person seen regularly at Emily's house before she died?
(a) Henry.
(b) Colonel Sartoris.
(c) Emily.
(d) The negro slave.

2. What does the author describe as lidless at the end of 'Dry September'?
(a) Justice.
(b) Trees.
(c) Stars.
(d) The moon.

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

4. How old was Emily when she began giving lessons?
(a) 50.
(b) 60.
(c) 40.
(d) 30.

5. What did Emily refuse to do for a while after her father died?
(a) Visit his grave.
(b) Leave her house.
(c) Talk to people.
(d) Have him burried.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Emily's neighbors complain of to the authorities?

2. What fills Emily's house after her father's death?

3. Where are most of the stories of Emily told?

4. What does Snopes use to burn down De Spain's barn?

5. What was the title of Emily's father?

(see the answer key)

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