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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 Doom wants to settle an argument between two men in his tribe, what engineering challenge does he create?

2. What is the name of the man who is the rightful owner of the animal Res Grier is trying to sell to settle his debts?

3. What request does Pappy make of Doom when Doom returns to his tribe?

4. How much money does Mannie give to Snopes after she shoots his prize mule in the story "Mule in the Yard"?

5. What animal does Res Grier try to sell in order to settle his debts with his co-workers?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why are the investigator and the marshal at the home of two young boys in the story "The Tall Men"?

2. Why are the two Indians in "Red Leaves" searching for their chief's slave?

3. How does the father in "The Tall Men" cope with the surgery he must undergo before his sons are taken away from him?

4. Why is Abner Snope ordered to pay de Spain bushels of corn, and what is Abner's reaction to this order?

5. How does McLendon treat women in the story "Dry September"?

6. What series of events takes place when Minnie realizes that there are mules in her yard in the story of the same name?

7. How does Pete's family react when he is killed in combat in the story "Shall Not Perish"?

8. Why do the Jefferson townsfolk pity Emily Grierson after her father dies?

9. How is Sarty involved in his father's death?

10. What mysterious events began to occur once Doom arrives back at his Indian tribe?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The story of Doom becoming Indian chief of his tribe is one full of adultery, murder, dishonesty and racism. Give at least one examples of each of these elements within the story "A Justice." Then explain why you think Faulkner chose to give this story its particular title.

Essay Topic 2

In the story "Honor" a woman falls in love with two men and begins an extramarital affair. First, compare/contrast the relationships the woman has with both her husband and her lover. Then explain why the husband decided to divorce his wife and let her marry her lover. Finally, explain which, if any, characters in this story acted with honor and give at least two examples that support your argument.

Essay Topic 3

"Pennsylvania Station" is a story about the loss of money. First, describe how the mother in this story intended to spend her money and why she saved her income every year. Then, explain what happened to the money the mother saved. Finally, explain why the man telling the story is bankrupt and how he survives in his homelessness.

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