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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. Which of Benito Garza's sisters does McNab marry?

2. What river do Avara and Frey Damian cross during their inspections?

3. Finlay learns that he must ___________________ and get married in order to obtain land.

4. What are passeos?

5. Dr. Herman Carter attends the Task Force meeting and talks about ______________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. Which women do Zave Campbell and Finlay McNab marry in Texas?

2. Who was appointed the chairman of the Task Force and where were the meetings to be held?

3. What does Ramon do when he learns that Trinidad is interested in Domingo Garza?

4. What good fortune does Garcilaco have after the death of Frey Marcos

5. Why does Ramon want Trinidad to marry a Spaniard from Spain?

6. Who were the members of the governor's Task Force and why were they chosen?

7. Who is The Kronk?

8. What Native American and island people settle in the area that is to become San Antonio?

9. Where does the Qimper family come from and where do they settle in Texas?

10. How does the author end each chapter in the book and what topic is addressed in this chapter?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the value that Michener's book has for preserving the heritage and culture of Texas. What value does it have for historians and students today? What value will you take away from this literary experience? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Explain the reasons for the Texas Revolution in 1836. Why was it an overwhelming loss for Texas? Who were some of the major figures fighting for Texas in the Revolution? Is their legacy worth their struggles?

Essay Topic 3

Explain the significance of the book's title. What does the author mean by calling it simply TEXAS? What was he trying to emphasize with this emphatic style? Suggest three alternate titles for this book with supporting rationale for each one.

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