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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does the older brother in 'Two Soldiers' plan to join the military?
(a) Augusta.
(b) Fort Collins.
(c) Memphis.
(d) Nashville.

2. What is De Spain's title?
(a) Admiral.
(b) Commander.
(c) Major.
(d) Lord.

3. What about Emily did people compare to men?
(a) Her hair.
(b) Her stature.
(c) Her voice.
(d) Her clothing.

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

5. What injury does the replacement for Dilsey get on her way to jail?
(a) She is cut on her arm.
(b) She is punched in the back.
(c) She is shot in the leg.
(d) She is kicked in the face.

6. How did Jesus get his big scar?
(a) A fire.
(b) A knife fight.
(c) A car crash.
(d) A dog attack.

7. What does Snopes use to burn down De Spain's barn?
(a) Gasoline.
(b) Magnesium.
(c) Kerosene.
(d) Tar.

8. How many shots does Snopes's son hear after he announces that a barn is burning?
(a) 3.
(b) 2.
(c) 5.
(d) 4.

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

10. Where was the older brother in 'Two Soldiers' when he heard about Pearl Harbor?
(a) In his house.
(b) At the market.
(c) At his neighbor's house.
(d) In a train station.

11. What portion of her house did Emily lock up?
(a) The kitchen.
(b) The cellar.
(c) The attic.
(d) The upper story.

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

13. What is Snopes's first name?
(a) Adam.
(b) Abner.
(c) Abel.
(d) Alex.

14. Which of these is a name of an Indian on 'Red Leaves'?
(a) Three Baskets.
(b) Four Weavers.
(c) Two Horses.
(d) One Soul.

15. What is the name of the older brother in 'Two Soldiers'?
(a) Pete.
(b) Tim.
(c) Paul.
(d) Tom.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the Indian chief in 'Red Leaves' sell his slaves?

2. What is the name of Snopes's boss?

3. What did Emily teach for a while?

4. Who entices the men to go to action against the man said to have raped Minne Cooper?

5. What is Snopes accused of?

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