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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the imprisoned woman in 'That Evening Sun' try to kill herself?
(a) She takes some poison.
(b) She slits her wrists.
(c) She shoots herself.
(d) She hangs herself.

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

3. What did Emily teach for a while?
(a) Singing.
(b) Violin lessons.
(c) China painting.
(d) Floral arrangements.

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

5. Why do the men in town think the rape of Minne Cooper should be avenged?
(a) To protect their wives.
(b) To get some excitement.
(c) None of these.
(d) To assist the local police.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Hawkshaw's occupation?

3. How old is the younger brother in 'Two Soldiers'?

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

5. Where is the trial for Snopes held?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do the brothers in 'Two Soldiers' hear about Pearl Harbor?

2. What happens when Jesus comes to the White's house in 'That Evening Sun'?

3. How does Snopes always react when he feels trapped or threatened in 'Barn Burning'?

4. What does the chief justice tell Snopes to do after his case is thrown out?

5. What does the younger brother in 'Two Soldiers' do when he gets to the recruiting office?

6. What is the most unsettling thing about the story 'Dry September'?

7. What happens when McLendon gets home after the murder in 'Dry September'?

8. What does Snopes do to insult De Spain on his first day working for him, and what does De Spain ask him to do about it?

9. What do the townspeople do at Emily's funeral?

10. What happens to Hawkshaw when he tries to defend Will Maynes?

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