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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. How has Sarat's physical appearance NOT changed when is released from prison and returns to the Chestnut home?

2. What fake name does Sarat often give to acquaintances?

3. What does Albert Gaines say to Sarat?

4. What skill did Karina learn as a young girl?

5. What does Sarat ask Simon to do for her?

Short Essay Questions

1. When the Chestnut family goes to Market, what happens when Sarat tries to stab the Northern patrol soldier?

2. What is Sarat's reaction to the survival of her brother?

3. What does Benjamin ask Sarat about her own burial?

4. What do people call Simon after the massacre?

5. Explain the significance of the name that Sarat gives to her rifle.

6. Who is Karina Chowdury?

7. Discuss Sarat's reaction to finding out that Gaines had lots of other recruits.

8. What is Sugarloaf?

9. After Sarat talks to Joe the final time, what does she give to Marcus?

10. Explain the effect of Sarat's assassination of the General at Halfway Branch.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Define the literary term "motif" and discuss how the motif of smell is used in at least four examples in the novel.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the four main causes of America's Second Civil War.

Essay Topic 3

Explain the literary device of foreshadowing and give at least three instances of it in the novel. Be sure to include how foreshadowing affects your understanding of the book.

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