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

2. 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.

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

4. What did Emily refuse to do for a while after her father died?
(a) Leave her house.
(b) Visit his grave.
(c) Have him burried.
(d) Talk to people.

5. What bodily function do the Indians in 'Red Leaves' say is unhealthy?
(a) Flatulation.
(b) Crying.
(c) Sweating.
(d) Bowel movements.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the replacement for Dilsey arrested for?

2. Where is the supposed rape of Minne Cooper discussed?

3. What is Hawkshaw's occupation?

4. What is De Spain's title?

5. What is the man called when he says he does not believe Minne Cooper was raped?

Short Essay Questions

1. What story does Nancy tell the children in 'That Evening Sun' when they stay at her house?

2. What does Emily do when she turns 40 to giver herself some release?

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

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

5. 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?

6. What causes Pete to want to join the Army?

7. What does Emily buy from a pharmacy after her father dies, and what do the townspeople think about that in 'A Rose For Emily'?

8. What other accusation has Minne Cooper made in the past?

9. How does 'Barn Burning' end?

10. What does the runaway slave in 'Red Leaves' do to escape?

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