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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 does the Sartoris family hide their silver in?

2. How many regiments has Colonel Sartoris made?

3. What was Granny's disturbing dream at the beginning of "Retreat"?

4. While discussing Sartoris, Uncle Buck shouts loud ______.

5. Which soldier does Bayard shoot at?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Uncle Buck manage his slaves? Is this unusual?

2. How has Bayard matured since "Ambuscade"? What is the cause of this?

3. Why does Loosh feel justified in taking the silver?

4. What are the fleeing slaves representing?

5. Why do Bayard and Ringo shoot at the Union soldiers?

6. Is the war being waged violent in Mississippi in "Retreat"?

7. Are slaves able to be free in "Retreat"? Is it true freedom?

8. Does Bayard understand the Civil War? How does he see it?

9. Are people's loyalties in "Raid" predictable or unpredictable? How?

10. Does Bayard glorify his father? How and why does he regard him the way he does?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Civil War in "The Unvanquished" represents one shift in American society on a larger scale. An aspect of this is the shift from tradition to progressiveness. This is seen primarily in the battle-of-the-sexes that occurs between the characters. Discuss the ways Faulkner, through details and individual cases, is displaying this pivotal time in the South.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the title "The Unvanquished" and why it is an appropriate or inappropriate title for the book. What meaning does this word hold for this story?

Essay Topic 3

Faulkner's serious story is full of humor and irony. Discuss how Faulkner uses humor, how his writing style affects these moments, their purpose, and affect.

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