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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. Where does the local doctor tell Zech there is a specialist who might be able to remove the bullet?

2. Who takes over Emma's chores after she passes away?

3. How does Glenda die?

4. What happens to Glenda during the trip back from Punta Rassa?

5. How many acres of land does Zech purchase in Okeechobee?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where do Sol and Bonnie live, and how does Sol store his money?

2. How does Zech see Tawanda for the second time?

3. Why does Sol decide to leave the MacIvey homestead?

4. What advice does Tobias give to Zech after the cows are slaughtered?

5. How has the price of cattle grown in 1892, and what important land decision does Zech make after the cattle drive?

6. What changes have happened for the MacIveys when Chapter 29 begins in 1888?

7. What happens when Sol and Toby meet for the second time?

8. What is the contrast between Emma and Tobias on Zech's wedding day?

9. How does Tawanda react to Zech's marriage?

10. What is the contrasting way that Glenda and Zech react to Palm Beach?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The issue of land rights becomes a major part of the story for the MacIveys. Provide several examples of how the theme of land, ownership, and preservation is portrayed in the book. In addition, include which characters it affects the most and why.

Essay Topic 2

The author uses nature to parallel the lives of the MacIvey family in A Land Remembered.

1) Describe three examples of how nature is used to illustrate the cycle of life within the MacIveys.

2) Explain how the setting corresponds to the events that take place throughout the course of the MacIveys' lives.

Essay Topic 3

The custard-apple forest represents a turning point for both Tobias and Zech.

1) Describe the role of the custard-apple forest when it is first introduced and how the timing of its introduction is significant.

2) Explain the changes that are going on in Tobias's life that are displayed by the time spent in the custard-apple forest. What changes is his life getting ready to take that he might not be prepared for?

3) Describe Zech's place in the MacIvey family and in the story when he becomes trapped in the custard-apple forest. What future conflict does it signify for him?

4) Explain what eventually happens to the custard-apple forest and how it relates to the main theme of the book.

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