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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. Where does the man accused of rape in 'Dry September' work?
2. What was Miss Emily's last name in 'A Rose for Emily'?
3. Who was thought to have raped Minne Cooper?
4. What portion of her house did Emily lock up?
5. What does the younger brother in in 'Two Soldiers' do when some soldiers laugh at him?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does the older brother in 'Two Soldiers' do when he sees his younger brother at the recruitment center?
2. What happens when Jesus comes to the White's house in 'That Evening Sun'?
3. Why do the men in 'Dry September' say it would be worth it for them to kill an innocent man?
4. What does the runaway slave in 'Red Leaves' do to escape?
5. What is seen just before the stench at Emily's house dissipates?
6. How does Pete's mother feel when he says he wants to join the Army in 'Two Soldiers'?
7. What happens when McLendon gets home after the murder in 'Dry September'?
8. What happens when Nancy tries to kill herself in 'That Evening Sun'?
9. What story does Nancy tell the children in 'That Evening Sun' when they stay at her house?
10. What did Moketubba have a fascination with?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
Diversity was a major theme in this book as many different life-styles and ranks in society were involved. How was this theme shown in this book, and why do you think the author felt it was so important?
Essay Topic 3
Betrayal was a theme introduced in many of these stories. How does this constant stream of betrayal affect the outcome of the plots, and which characters were most affected by it?
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