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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is the supposed rape of Minne Cooper discussed?
(a) The post office.
(b) The golf course.
(c) The barber shop.
(d) The church.

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

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

4. What does the younger brother refuse from the older woman in 'Two Soldiers'?
(a) Affection.
(b) A ride.
(c) Money.
(d) Food.

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

6. What is Snopes's occupation in 'Barn Burning'?
(a) Sharecropper.
(b) Judge.
(c) Overseer.
(d) Lawyer.

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

8. What is the accused rapist's occupation in 'Dry September'?
(a) Operator.
(b) Night watchman.
(c) Sorter.
(d) Relegator.

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

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

11. Where is the big scar on Jesus?
(a) His face.
(b) His leg.
(c) His shoulder.
(d) His torso.

12. Who does not believe Minne Cooper was raped?
(a) The plant manager.
(b) The victim's father.
(c) The barber.
(d) The police chief.

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

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

15. What was found in the locked room after Emily's death?
(a) A portrait.
(b) A corpse.
(c) A rose.
(d) A coffin.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the following is NOT a discussed option for dealing with the slaves in 'Red 'Leaves'?

3. Where does Minne Cooper live in 'Dry September'?

4. What is Snopes supposed to clean when he first becomes a tenant farmer?

5. What bodily function do the Indians in 'Red Leaves' say is unhealthy?

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