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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through That Evening Sun.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does not believe Minne Cooper was raped?
(a) The plant manager.
(b) The barber.
(c) The victim's father.
(d) The police chief.

2. What is Snopes's son's nickname?
(a) Sparts.
(b) Sarty.
(c) Starts.
(d) Smarty.

3. What portion of her house did Emily lock up?
(a) The cellar.
(b) The upper story.
(c) The kitchen.
(d) The attic.

4. What color is everything inside De Spain's mansion in 'Barn Burning'?
(a) Orange.
(b) Red.
(c) Blue.
(d) White.

5. Who entices the men to go to action against the man said to have raped Minne Cooper?
(a) McCaine.
(b) McClark.
(c) McClintock.
(d) Mclendon.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Emily when she died?

2. What is Dilsey's occupation in 'That Evening Sun'?

3. Why does a man in 'Dry September' say it won't matter if they kill an innocent black man?

4. Why do the men in town think the rape of Minne Cooper should be avenged?

5. What did Emily's neighbors complain of to the authorities?

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