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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the father do when he is laughed at in "The Egg"?
(a) He kills Joe.
(b) He attacks Joe.
(c) He throws Joe out.
(d) He laughs along and has fun.

2. What is Lefty's real name?
(a) John.
(b) Adamovitch.
(c) Jack.
(d) Bruno.

3. Where does Ben Drake feel he must return to?
(a) Ohio.
(b) Landsdown.
(c) Chicago.
(d) New York.

4. What does the father accidentally do while completing an egg trick in "The Egg"?
(a) Breaks an egg on the wall.
(b) Breaks an egg on himself.
(c) Breaks an egg on Joe.
(d) Breaks an egg in the food.

5. How much do Mrs. Mooney's boarders pay her per week?
(a) 15 shillings.
(b) 5 shillings.
(c) 10 shillings.
(d) 20 shillings.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Sartoris's father disrespect the major?

2. What is Michael's wife's name in "Impulse"?

3. Why is Foiral upset with home owner?

4. Where do Beech and Apling drive the horses?

5. Where are Joan and Jack from in "Torch Song"?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Harold Krebs find a balance in pleasing his parents and being able to live with himself?

2. Were the checks worth the money in "Witch's Money"?

3. Describe the Thayers.

4. Describe the father in "The Egg."

5. Why did Peter Brench really discourage Lance from going to Paris?

6. What themes are prominent in "The Third Prize," and how?

7. Describe Pop Apling.

8. How is Michael an impulsive person in "Impulse"?

9. Describe Dexter Green and his feelings toward Judy.

10. What decision does Sartoris make concerning his father by the end of "Barn Burning"?

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