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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the older brother in 'Two Soldiers' say the younger brother should not join the military?
(a) He is too young.
(b) He needs to keep working for his father.
(c) His mother will be sad.
(d) All of these.

2. What does the older woman do for the younger brother in 'Two Soldiers'?
(a) All of these.
(b) Listens to him.
(c) Buys a bus ticket.
(d) Feeds him dinner.

3. What is the name of the older brother in 'Two Soldiers'?
(a) Paul.
(b) Pete.
(c) Tim.
(d) Tom.

4. What does Snopes use to burn down De Spain's barn?
(a) Magnesium.
(b) Gasoline.
(c) Tar.
(d) Kerosene.

5. What does the older brother do for his younger brother before he leaves for training?
(a) Scolds him.
(b) Kisses him.
(c) Pinches his cheeks.
(d) Slaps him.

6. What is the accused rapist's occupation in 'Dry September'?
(a) Night watchman.
(b) Relegator.
(c) Operator.
(d) Sorter.

7. How old is the younger brother in 'Two Soldiers'?
(a) 12.
(b) 9.
(c) 15.
(d) 18.

8. What do the Indians in 'Red Leaves' see as a burden in their lives?
(a) The neighboring tribe.
(b) The drought.
(c) The new government.
(d) The Black population.

9. What is Snopes's occupation in 'Barn Burning'?
(a) Lawyer.
(b) Overseer.
(c) Judge.
(d) Sharecropper.

10. What is Mr. Stoval's place in the church?
(a) Mentor.
(b) Bishop.
(c) Deacon.
(d) Priest.

11. What fills Emily's house after her father's death?
(a) Dust.
(b) Papers.
(c) Fleas.
(d) Cats.

12. How does the imprisoned woman in 'That Evening Sun' try to kill herself?
(a) She slits her wrists.
(b) She shoots herself.
(c) She takes some poison.
(d) She hangs herself.

13. What is the man called when he says he does not believe Minne Cooper was raped?
(a) A "nigger lover".
(b) A "traitor".
(c) A "coward".
(d) A "Yankee".

14. What injury does the replacement for Dilsey get on her way to jail?
(a) She is punched in the back.
(b) She is shot in the leg.
(c) She is kicked in the face.
(d) She is cut on her arm.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the Indians in 'Red Leaves' discuss the palatability of?

2. Who does not believe Minne Cooper was raped?

3. What was the title of Emily's father?

4. What bodily function do the Indians in 'Red Leaves' say is unhealthy?

5. What is De Spain's title?

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