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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. Why do the Sartoris' have reservations about Ab?
(a) He acts suspicious.
(b) He's untrustworthy.
(c) They've heard rumors.
(d) He's a man.

2. Why does the stranger tell the group to look for Grumby in Alabama?
(a) The man saw him there a month before.
(b) He's trying to help.
(c) Grumby has family there.
(d) To put them off his scent.

3. How did Aunt Louisa feel about Drusilla going to war?
(a) She didn't know.
(b) She was appalled.
(c) She was proud.
(d) She was on the fence.

4. What was Granny saving some money from the scheme for?
(a) To hire a hit man.
(b) To bail her cousin out of prison.
(c) To buy her slaves back.
(d) To make a new life after the war.

5. Why is the stranger willing to give up Grumby?
(a) Because Grumby betrayed him.
(b) Because Grumby is a terrible travel partner.
(c) Because Bayard offers him money.
(d) Because they are wanted men.

Short Answer Questions

1. What makes it clear that Granny doesn't trust Ab?

2. What do Bayard and Ringo request from Uncle Buck after Granny's funeral?

3. Why does Mrs. Compson approach Drusilla when she returns home?

4. Why does Bayard kill Grumby?

5. Ab tells Bayard that Granny has accumulated ________ from the scheme.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What is the climax of "The Unvanquished"? Why?

4. Why doesn't Bayard kill Ab?

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

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

7. After the war, is there peace in the south?

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

9. Who is the most effective weapon against the Union army? How so?

10. Is Aunt Louisa's confrontation of Drusilla's masculinity humorous banter? Why or why not?

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