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

2. How long does the search for Grumby and Ab take?

3. What occupies all of Sartoris' time since returning from the war?

4. How does Mrs. Compson know Louisa?

5. What does the gossip about Drusilla develop to?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Bayard place Grumby on Granny's grave?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Stemming from the chaotic nature of the war, the maturing of two of the protagonists (Bayard and Ringo), and the uprooted nature of the Sartoris family, characters are forced to take on others' roles. Discuss how these role reversals take place and how they prove as pivotal to the narrative.

Essay Topic 2

The moments of good versus evil are the moments where Bayard's true maturity is forced and shown. The villains play a pivotal role in the progression of the narrative, characters and message. Discuss how the villains are significant and what their impact is on "The Unvanquished."

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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