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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who argues with the leader of the mob in 'Dry September' when he gets home?
(a) William's wife.
(b) Hawkshaw.
(c) His wife.
(d) The neighbor.

2. What brings Moketubba out of his trance?
(a) The fire.
(b) Red slippers.
(c) The voice of his father.
(d) Drum beats.

3. Why did the Indian Chief in 'Red Leaves' get slaves to begin with?
(a) To cook meals.
(b) All of these.
(c) To hunt.
(d) To clear land.

4. Why is the case against Snopes thrown out?
(a) There is a conflict of interest in the case.
(b) He is proven innocent.
(c) He pays off the judge.
(d) There is no substantiating evidence.

5. Who tries to send the younger brother in 'Two Soldiers' home when he runs away from home?
(a) The older brother.
(b) The recruiter.
(c) An older woman.
(d) A police officer.

6. How far does the younger brother in 'Two Soldiers' ride a bus to find his brother?
(a) 80 miles.
(b) 90 miles.
(c) 70 miles.
(d) 100 miles.

7. Why are the taxes on Emily's house suspended?
(a) To take pity on her loss.
(b) To make up for her father's war service.
(c) To keep her from leaving town.
(d) To make her father happy and content.

8. For how long does Snopes get a job as a tenant farmer?
(a) 6 months.
(b) 8 months.
(c) 10 months.
(d) 12 months.

9. What does the leader of the mob in 'Dry September' put on the night table when he gets home?
(a) A revolver.
(b) A bloody rope.
(c) A white hood.
(d) A dagger.

10. What word does the author use to describe the mob in 'Dry September'?
(a) Vigilante.
(b) Gang.
(c) Blood thirsty.
(d) Militia.

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

12. How old is Caddy?
(a) 6.
(b) 8.
(c) 5.
(d) 7.

13. What was the title of Emily's father?
(a) Sir.
(b) Lord.
(c) Major.
(d) Colonel.

14. What about Emily did people compare to men?
(a) Her clothing.
(b) Her voice.
(c) Her stature.
(d) Her hair.

15. Which branch of the military does the older brother in 'Two Soldiers' plan to join when he hears about Pearl Harbor?
(a) The Army.
(b) The Marines.
(c) The Air Force.
(d) The Navy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the younger brother refuse from the older woman in 'Two Soldiers'?

2. Who entices the men to go to action against the man said to have raped Minne Cooper?

3. What do the Indians do when pondering what to do with their slaves?

4. What is Mr. Stoval's place in the church?

5. How did Jesus get his big scar?

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