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

2. Where was the older brother in 'Two Soldiers' when he heard about Pearl Harbor?
(a) In a train station.
(b) In his house.
(c) At the market.
(d) At his neighbor's house.

3. 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.

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

5. Who was the only person seen regularly at Emily's house before she died?
(a) Henry.
(b) Emily.
(c) The negro slave.
(d) Colonel Sartoris.

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 did Emily buy from a pharmacy after her relationship ended?

3. Who substitutes for Dilsey?

4. What does the older brother do for his younger brother before he leaves for training?

5. What was the title of Emily's father?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Nancy tries to kill herself in 'That Evening Sun'?

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

3. How does 'Barn Burning' end?

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

5. What are some of the options discussed for dealing with the slaves in 'Red Leaves'?

6. Why do the men in 'Dry September' say it would be worth it for them to kill an innocent man?

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

8. What does the older brother in 'Two Soldiers' do when he sees his younger brother at the recruitment center?

9. What does a policeman in Jefferson do when he sees the younger brother there alone in 'Two Soldiers'?

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

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