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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Bayard becomes concerned about his father's ______ visits to town.
(a) Extended.
(b) Midnight.
(c) Infrequent.
(d) Mysterious.

2. How does Louisa respond to Drusilla's return home?
(a) She feels Drusilla has shamed the family.
(b) She wants Drusilla to go north.
(c) She is happy Drusilla is back.
(d) She wishes Drusilla had been a better soldier.

3. What does Ab tell Granny he admires about her?
(a) Her good cooking.
(b) Her cunningness.
(c) Her business savviness.
(d) Her good looks.

4. What is special about the paper Ringo acquires for Granny?
(a) It made from a rare tree.
(b) It has the official stamp of the Union.
(c) It belonged to a famous Confederate Colonel.
(d) It has secret notes written on it.

5. Who does Sartoris shoot in the town hall?
(a) A policeman.
(b) Benbow.
(c) Voters.
(d) Two election officials.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Bayard set Ab free?

2. When Granny leaves, Bayard ______ himself for letting Granny go to see Grumby alone.

3. Ringo believes: "The war ain't over. It just _____ good.

4. What does the gossip about Drusilla develop to?

5. How does Mrs. Compson know Louisa?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does the Union army burn many plantation houses?

2. Does John Sartoris want to marry Drusilla? Why or why not?

3. Who are the victors in "Skirmish at Sartoris"?

4. Why doesn't Bayard kill Ab?

5. How does Bayard feel about killing Grumby? Why?

6. Does Bayard feel guilty about Granny's death? Should he?

7. What was Granny's motive in stealing and selling mules?

8. Why isn't Ab Snopes enlisted in the army?

9. Are Drusilla and Sartoris' efforts admirable? Why or why not?

10. Why does Bayard place Grumby on Granny's grave?

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