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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the accused rapist's occupation in 'Dry September'?
(a) Operator.
(b) Relegator.
(c) Sorter.
(d) Night watchman.

2. What did Emily's neighbors complain of to the authorities?
(a) A bad smell.
(b) Strange noises at night.
(c) Colored smoke from the house.
(d) The shambled looking yard.

3. Why does a man in 'Dry September' say it won't matter if they kill an innocent black man?
(a) They just want to send a message to the black population.
(b) All of these.
(c) They haven't had a good lynching in a while.
(d) They will dissuade all crime.

4. How far from the brothers' house does the younger brother walk when his older brother joins the military?
(a) 32 miles.
(b) 22 miles.
(c) 42 miles.
(d) 12 miles.

5. What fills Emily's house after her father's death?
(a) Papers.
(b) Cats.
(c) Dust.
(d) Fleas.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Minne once claim happened at her house in 'Dry September'?

2. What word does the author use to describe the mob in 'Dry September'?

3. What does the older brother do for his younger brother before he leaves for training?

4. Who let people inside the house when Emily died?

5. Where is the supposed rape of Minne Cooper discussed?

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