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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Emily when she died?

2. What does Snopes use to burn down De Spain's barn?

3. What is Snopes told he should do after his case is thrown out?

4. What is Snopes's occupation in 'Barn Burning'?

5. What does the author describe as lidless at the end of 'Dry September'?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What does the mob do to Will Maynes in 'Dry September'?

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

7. 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?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Power and Greed were two common themes in this book. Where did they appear, and how do they differ in their manifestations?

Essay Topic 2

Shame and propriety are common themes throughout this book. What are some of the instances where these themes are present, and why are they so important to the characters involved?

Essay Topic 3

Honor was something that many of the main characters were striving for in this book. Who was most affected by this pursuit, and how did it change the feeling of the stories?

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