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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. Ringo believes: "The war ain't over. It just _____ good.

3. Why do the Sartoris' have reservations about Ab?

4. What has changed since the boys went looking for Grumby and Ab?

5. What does Bayard do when he sees Ab?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. Does Bayard feel guilty about Granny's death? Should he?

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

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

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

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

Post-war Jefferson, Mississippi is not much less tumulus than during the war. As the North is reforming the people's ways of life, characters like John Sartoris become more extreme in maintaining their way of life. Discuss the extremis move back to tradition in "The Unvanquished": what are characters' motives? What is Faulkner portraying about the nature of the post-war south?

Essay Topic 2

Aside from our protagonists, Faulkner utilizes several secondary characters. These characters represent alternate avenues to issues (Aunt Louisa to femininity, and Uncle Buck to slavery). Discuss the use of secondary characters in "The Unvanquished": what are they meant to represent? How do they round out the narrative? How do they aid to Faulkner's larger message with the book?

Essay Topic 3

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."

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