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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 makes it clear that Granny doesn't trust Ab?
(a) She shivers when he enters the room.
(b) She never talks to him.
(c) She hides her money.
(d) She counts her money several times a day.

2. Sartoris is running against Benbow to become _______.
(a) Marshall.
(b) Mayor.
(c) Town representative.
(d) Treasurer.

3. During the war, where was Benbow?
(a) With the Union.
(b) Mexico.
(c) In Jefferson.
(d) Far south.

4. How does Buck receive the story of Bayard and Ringo's journey?
(a) He is jealous he couldn't be there.
(b) He congratulates them.
(c) He scolds them.
(d) He is underwhelmed.

5. Ringo believes: "The war ain't over. It just _____ good.
(a) Started.
(b) Paused.
(c) Got.
(d) Ended.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Methodist preacher in town used to be a _______.

2. What does Bayard see in Ab's eyes when he talks to him?

3. Why are the women of Jefferson concerned for Drusilla?

4. Where do Bayard, Ringo and Buck decide to search for Ab and Grumby?

5. Why is Granny disheartened by the conclusion of her scheme?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Bayard mean when he says that the men of Jefferson are enemies to the women?

2. Is Drusilla's relationship with Sartoris suspicious? What problem does this present?

3. Has the war changed Sartoris? How?

4. Why do Bayard and Ringo hold Ab responsible for Granny's death?

5. What is the purpose of the rainy weather in "Vendee"?

6. What is the primary reason Bayard was forced to act as an adult in "Vendee"?

7. How do Bayard and Grumby approach killing differently?

8. How does Bayard feel about killing Grumby? Why?

9. Does John Sartoris want to marry Drusilla? Why or why not?

10. Who are the victors in "Skirmish at Sartoris"?

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