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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the person(s) who are looking for gold use?

2. What does Davy take out of his pocket?

3. Who does Rod decide to plant in the reduction works to prevent stealing of gold?

4. On what river does Terry have horses?

5. When does Johnny and his crew reach the serpentine rock?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author describes murder and theft in the latter half of the book. Who dies? What is stolen? Who is affected? How does this change the course of the narrative? What action occurs subsequently as a direct result? Describe.

Essay Topic 2

Explain Smith's use of humor in the book. Cite examples of at least two different instances of humor and explain why the author used them where he did.

Essay Topic 3

Smith employs simple, minimalist, highly controlled, meticulous yet effective language contrasted with complex language at times to convey powerful imagery and ideas. Both styles employ powerful symbolism. Choose an example of symbolism, briefly describe it, and identify the technique which it embodies.

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