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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. What is Lightning's previous name?

2. Where does Ned tell Boon to take Corrie back to?

3. What strange word does Otis introduce to Lucius in this chapter?

4. When does Lightning run faster?

5. What color shirt does Uncle Parsham wear?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did the constable react to the fight between Butch and Boon?

2. Why does Ned question the officer for his arrest?

3. How does Lucius show his maturation as a young adult in this chapter?

4. What information does Lycurgus give Lucius in Chapter 11?

5. What is Ned's plan in Chapter 10?

6. In what way does Boon show a lack of understanding for Corrie in Chapter 9?

7. In what way has Sam showed his worth to the group?

8. In what way does Chapter 8 show the immense pride of the novel's black characters?

9. In what way does the content in this chapter show Lucius as still a child?

10. Describe Otis.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Look at the following statement: Reivers is one of Faulkner's lesser works because it is written to entertain rather than to make an important statement. Using two examples from the book, argue for or against this statement.

Essay Topic 2

Compare Lucius and Boon.

1) What is their relationship with their parents?

2) What is their relationship to each other?

3) Do you think Boon feels inferior to Lucius? How does this affect their relationship.

Essay Topic 3

Examine the southern Gothic genre.

1) What are the typical plot, character, and settings of the genre?

2) How has the genre developed over the years?

3) In general what thoughts and feeling does the southern Gothic novel express?

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