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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How far does the younger brother in 'Two Soldiers' ride a bus to find his brother?
(a) 100 miles.
(b) 90 miles.
(c) 70 miles.
(d) 80 miles.

2. What is the name of the narrator's brother in 'That Evening Sun'?
(a) Jason.
(b) John.
(c) Jake.
(d) Jimmy.

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

4. What color is everything inside De Spain's mansion in 'Barn Burning'?
(a) Orange.
(b) Red.
(c) Blue.
(d) White.

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

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

7. What is the occupation of the brothers' father in 'Two Soldiers'?
(a) Farmer.
(b) Grocer.
(c) Salesman.
(d) Soldier.

8. What was the title of Emily's father?
(a) Lord.
(b) Colonel.
(c) Sir.
(d) Major.

9. What is the name of Snopes's boss?
(a) Mr. Harris.
(b) Dr. Hansen.
(c) Justice Henry.
(d) Major Harold.

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

11. 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) He walks.
(d) The older woman drives him.

12. Where are most of the stories of Emily told?
(a) Her funeral.
(b) Her father's funeral.
(c) Her wedding.
(d) Her birthday party.

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

14. 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 kicked in the face.
(d) She is shot in the leg.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the replacement for Dilsey arrested for?

2. What does the younger brother refuse from the older woman in 'Two Soldiers'?

3. Which branch of the military does the older brother in 'Two Soldiers' plan to join when he hears about Pearl Harbor?

4. What was Miss Emily's last name in 'A Rose for Emily'?

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

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