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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. When Granny leaves, Bayard ______ himself for letting Granny go to see Grumby alone.

2. Why is Ab the best available man in town?

3. Who does Sartoris shoot in the town hall?

4. What was Granny saving some money from the scheme for?

5. What does Bayard do with Grumby's body?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Do the old social rules of women and men in the south still apply in "The Unvanquished"? Why or why not?

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

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

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

8. Why isn't Ab Snopes enlisted in the army?

9. How do Bayard and Grumby approach killing differently?

10. How does Granny represent the title of the novel?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Colonel Sartoris is the epitome of traditional mid-nineteenth century South in certain aspects. Discuss how and what Sartoris portrays about this time and the significance of his actions in the larger context of the time and other characters.

Essay Topic 2

Matriarchs and patriarchs in "The Unvanquished" are the clearest embodiments of the themes of the book. Discuss the role that the matriarchs and patriarchs play in the narrative, message, and themes.

Essay Topic 3

Despite the fact that "The Unvanquished" takes place during wartime, the gravity of death is still felt by the reader. The reader only witness a few instances of death, keeping the reader from becoming desensitized to it and giving each a special significance to the characters and the larger picture of the narrative. Discuss the use of death in "The Unvanquished," the effect it has on the characters and how Faulkner wields these instances.

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