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

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

3. How does Ringo distract the troops who corner Granny?
(a) He attempts to arrest them.
(b) He makes noise from the woods.
(c) He fires shots at them.
(d) He runs across the field screaming.

4. How does Mrs. Compson know Louisa?
(a) She is from the same town.
(b) She is her sister.
(c) She's a friend of Granny.
(d) She was Drusilla's nanny.

5. Why can't Buck continue on with the boys?
(a) He's banned from the next town.
(b) He is too old and tired.
(c) He has to take Ab back to town.
(d) His wound is too infected.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the women of Jefferson rearrange the town?

2. Why does the stranger tell the group to look for Grumby in Alabama?

3. How does Grumby try to disarm Bayard and Ringo?

4. Sartoris is running against Benbow to become _______.

5. What occupies Drusilla's time when she returns home from the war?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was Granny's motive in stealing and selling mules?

2. Has the war changed Sartoris? How?

3. What is the affect of "Vendee" picking up only days after "Reposte in Tertio"?

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

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

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

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

8. Are Drusilla and Sartoris' efforts admirable? Why or why not?

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

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

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