View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through That Evening Sun.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who was thought to have raped Minne Cooper?
(a) William Maynard.
(b) Weston Mills.
(c) Will Maynes.
(d) Wilton Matheson.

3. What word does the author use to describe the mob in 'Dry September'?
(a) Gang.
(b) Blood thirsty.
(c) Vigilante.
(d) Militia.

4. What was the name of Emily's suitor?
(a) Henry.
(b) Hallstead.
(c) Homer.
(d) Hank.

5. Where does Minne Cooper live in 'Dry September'?
(a) Memphis.
(b) Nashville.
(c) Jefferson.
(d) Augusta.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Snopes accused of?

3. What is the name of the narrator of 'That Evening Sun'?

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

5. What does a banker owe Dilsey's replacement?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 143 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample