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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 is the supposed rape of Minne Cooper discussed?

2. How old is Caddy?

3. What bodily function do the Indians in 'Red Leaves' say is unhealthy?

4. How many shots does Snopes's son hear after he announces that a barn is burning?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. What does Emily do when she turns 40 to giver herself some release?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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