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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the younger brother in 'Two Soldiers' get home at the end of the story?
(a) He rides the bus.
(b) He is taken home in a military vehicle.
(c) The older woman drives him.
(d) He walks.

2. Why are the taxes on Emily's house suspended?
(a) To keep her from leaving town.
(b) To make up for her father's war service.
(c) To make her father happy and content.
(d) To take pity on her loss.

3. Where is the older brother in 'Two Soldiers' sent for training?
(a) Little Rock.
(b) Nashville.
(c) Tallahassee.
(d) San Antonio.

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

5. What is Dilsey's occupation in 'That Evening Sun'?
(a) Cook.
(b) Mill operator.
(c) Foreman.
(d) Wood cutter.

6. Where do the brothers hear about Pearl Harbor in 'Two Soldiers'?
(a) The radio.
(b) The newspaper.
(c) The television.
(d) From a friend.

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

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

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

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

11. What does the leader of the mob in 'Dry September' put on the night table when he gets home?
(a) A bloody rope.
(b) A white hood.
(c) A dagger.
(d) A revolver.

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

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

14. What is Mr. Stoval's place in the church?
(a) Bishop.
(b) Priest.
(c) Deacon.
(d) Mentor.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Emily's suitor stop coming around?

2. How far from the brothers' house does the younger brother walk when his older brother joins the military?

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

4. How old is Moketubba when he finally completes the task he has been trying to complete for years?

5. Who was the only person seen regularly at Emily's house before she died?

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