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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. Why does Florens not think a spirit will protect her?

2. Who does Florens have to escape from while getting the blacksmith?

3. What did Jacob not agree with in the government?

4. Why couldn't Lina save her family?

5. Why does Florens not know what certain events meant to her in her life?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Lina try to honor her culture in her situation?

2. What happens to Florens at Widow Ealing's house?

3. What causes Jacob to be so confused before his death?

4. What slightly offends Lina while Rebekka is in her fever?

5. Why does Florens have a hard time with Lina when she first goes to the Vaark Farm?

6. What does the boy in the forest do for Florens as she is heading for the black smith?

7. How were Rebekka's ideas of religion changed when she came to Virginia?

8. How does Jacob change, and what causes these changes?

9. How does Florens feel about the task she is given after Jacob's death?

10. How does Florens feel when she finally arrives at the blacksmith's house?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Protection is a strong theme in this story. Where does this theme appear, and which characters are most affected by the presence of this theme?

Essay Topic 2

Human nature is a strong symbol and theme in this book. Where does this symbol appear, and what role does it play in the book?

Essay Topic 3

Despair was an emotion that affected a number of the characters in this book. Which characters were most affected by despair, and how did this change the course of the plot branches they were involved in?

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