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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. Why does a man in 'Dry September' say it won't matter if they kill an innocent black man?

2. Why did Emily's suitor stop coming around?

3. Who argues with the leader of the mob in 'Dry September' when he gets home?

4. How old is Caddy?

5. What color is everything inside De Spain's mansion in 'Barn Burning'?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does 'Barn Burning' end?

2. What do the townspeople do at Emily's funeral?

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

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

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

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

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

8. Why does Emily's father not have to pay taxes on his house?

9. What did Moketubba have a fascination with?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There was a lot of interesting advice given and received in these stories. What are some examples of this advice, and what were the consequences of it?

Essay Topic 2

The characters in these stories all had their own goals and motivations. Select four characters and write their main motivation throughout the book and how this goal affected the characters around them.

Essay Topic 3

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

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