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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. What is Benbow's nickname?

2. Where does Claude's plane land in 'Turnabout'?

3. What kind of hats do the servants in 'Lo' wear?

4. What kind of man does Narcissa have to dinner?

5. Where does Narcissa say she is going for 3 days?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Hule ask Weddel to do in 'Mountain Victory'?

2. What does Narcissa do when she returns from her trip to Memphis?

3. How did the judge's son in 'Beyond' die?

4. What is the main motivation of Miss Jenny in 'There Was a Queen'?

5. How does Buck feel during the awkward confrontation with Howard after his affair with Mildred?

6. What does the judge in 'Beyond' do shortly after his death, and why?

7. What does the president in 'Lo' tell his guards to do to stop the Indian Delegation from coming to the White House a second time?

8. What did the president in 'Lo' purchase for his servants, and why?

9. How does Faulkner describe the quiet in the Sartoris house?

10. What would have happened had Captain Bogards risky move in 'Turnabout' not succeeded?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Foolishness was a very common folly highlighted in this collection of stories. What are some of the main examples of this, and what message was being sent through this blatant foolishness?

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

Fear is a common theme in this book that is presented a number of times by a number of characters. What are some of these instances, and how does fear affect the characters in these stories?

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