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

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

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

4. Why is the case against Snopes thrown out?
(a) There is a conflict of interest in the case.
(b) He pays off the judge.
(c) He is proven innocent.
(d) There is no substantiating evidence.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the only person seen regularly at Emily's house before she died?

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

3. What is Mr. Stoval's place in the church?

4. What is Snopes's son's nickname?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. How does 'Barn Burning' end?

7. What did Moketubba have a fascination with?

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

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

10. What does the White family do to help Nancy not be scared?

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