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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. How does Paul de Montigny feel about marrying Elly?

2. Which of the following holidays is Georgie anxiously anticipating in the story "That Will Be Fine"?

3. When Doom wants to settle an argument between two men in his tribe, what type of fight does he arrange?

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

5. Which of the following stories is the sequel to "Two Soldiers"?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What of Hawkshaw's behavior do the townsfolk find unusual in the story "Hair"?

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

4. How does Sam Fathers earn his birth name?

5. Why does Res Grier offer a hound dog to two of his co-workers?

6. How is the slave finally captured in the story "Red Leaves"?

7. How does Nancy react to life in jail in the story "The Evening Sun"?

8. What happens when Minnie Cooper attempts to leave her home on the day after the attack in "Dry September"?

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

10. What happens when young Georgie goes to visit his Uncle Rodney in the story "That Will Be Fine"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The story "Hair" is about debt and love. First, describe the two great loves in barber Hawkshaw's life. What promises did Hawkshaw make to his fiance, and how did those promises affect his life? Finally, explain how in paying back the mortgage on his fiance's home, Hawkshaw paid the debt owed on his heart.

Essay Topic 2

"Elly" is a classic story about the struggle between old and young. First, describe the way the elderly are depicted in this story and compare/contrast that to the way youth is depicted in this story. Then explain what caused the rift between Elly and her grandmother. Finally, describe the consequences of Elly's youthful antics on the lives of her loved ones.

Essay Topic 3

In the story "Beyond," there is a baby covered in scars that is in the afterlife with Judge. First, describe the physicality of the scarred baby. How did he get his scars? Then explain they symbolism of the scarred baby in Judge's life. What lesson is meant to learn from this baby?

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