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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did the Indian Chief in 'Red Leaves' get slaves to begin with?
(a) To cook meals.
(b) To clear land.
(c) All of these.
(d) To hunt.

2. How old is Moketubba when he finally completes the task he has been trying to complete for years?
(a) 17.
(b) 15.
(c) 18.
(d) 16.

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

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

5. Which of the following is NOT a discussed option for dealing with the slaves in 'Red 'Leaves'?
(a) Selling them.
(b) Eating them.
(c) Killing them.
(d) Mating with them.

6. What are the Indians in 'Red Leaves' looking for?
(a) A runaway slave.
(b) The buffalo herd.
(c) New squaws.
(d) A new camping ground.

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

8. What is the replacement for Dilsey arrested for?
(a) Perjury.
(b) Larceny.
(c) Public drunkenness.
(d) Kidnapping.

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

10. Who entices the men to go to action against the man said to have raped Minne Cooper?
(a) McClark.
(b) McClintock.
(c) Mclendon.
(d) McCaine.

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

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

13. What is done to Hawkshaw before the murder in 'Dry September'?
(a) He is threatened.
(b) He is knocked out.
(c) He is kicked out of the car.
(d) He is charged with treason.

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

15. What is the man called when he says he does not believe Minne Cooper was raped?
(a) A "traitor".
(b) A "nigger lover".
(c) A "Yankee".
(d) A "coward".

Short Answer Questions

1. Who argues with the leader of the mob in 'Dry September' when he gets home?

2. How old is Caddy?

3. How many shots does Snopes's son hear after he announces that a barn is burning?

4. Where does the man accused of rape in 'Dry September' work?

5. How old was Emily when she began giving lessons?

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