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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. Why is Granny disheartened by the conclusion of her scheme?

2. When does Bayard see Drusilla after Louisa arrives?

3. How does Granny try to ensure not being caught by the Union in her scheme?

4. In the scheme, Bayard and Granny are responsible for what?

5. Why does Bayard set Ab free?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who are the victors in "Skirmish at Sartoris"?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Through Bayard's childhood perspective, Faulkner's humor, and Bayard's adult perspective, warfare is represented in several different lights: from glorified to demonized and violent to psychological. Discuss how Faulkner interprets warfare in "The Unvanquished", focusing on the various approaches he takes.

Essay Topic 2

The migration of the slaves to the river represents classical elements of the Civil War as well as Faulkner's personal portrait of the nature of humans and the time. Discuss the scene of the slaves' migration to the river in its themes and the statement Faulkner is making about the Civil War and the larger portrait of humanity.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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