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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. One of Sordo's men begins to curse which character in Pablo's band for leaving them there?

2. What does Robert Jordan see on one of the saddles of the cavalry?

3. What is the name of the man who is waiting faithfully at his post to be relieved?

4. Whose movements does Robert Jordan watch through a pair of field glasses as he studies the bridge?

5. What is the name of the woman who escaped from Valladolid during the train incident?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Anselmo convince Robert Jordan to use the men he has instead of seek men from another camp to help him on his mission?

2. What has made Joaquin sad, so much that he begins to cry?

3. Why is Agustin relieved that he did not fire at all four horsemen, as he easily could?

4. How does Primivito react to the outcome of the fighting at Sordo's?

5. What did Pilar do to escape the attack at the barracks?

6. Why does Pilar love the memory of Finito more than the reality of Pablo?

7. After Robert Jordan tells Maria that he loves her, what does he begin to fear and why?

8. What does Anselmo think about while the fascist patrol keep warm?

9. What does Robert Jordan believe the root is of being vulnerable to corruption in war?

10. Why is Pilar jealous of Maria and Robert Jordan?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Superstition is threaded through the novel. Discuss three events that were embedded with superstition and omens. Were the characters foolish for believing in the omens? Or was there truth in their beliefs? Explain using evidence from the text.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss salvation. What does it mean to be redeemed? Is redemption something that is bestowed upon you or do you rely on the mercy of others to provide salvation? Use Maria's personal story as your example. Use evidence from the text.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the process of timing as Andre Marty, Karkov, and Duval make their way (or stand in the way) of the dispatch getting into the hands of Golz. In what ways are the men doing their jobs and in what way are they thwarting the mission? Are their characters believable? If the men have gone against the mission, describe their motivations in doing so. Bring in their culture and power to discuss their motivations.

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