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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. What kind of people did Rebekka avoid in Virginia?

2. With whom does Lina have a close friendship?

3. What does Jacob make sure of before getting slaves?

4. Where did Rebekka see a dead man who has haunted her?

5. How does Lina act around the other slaves?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Florens show proof that she is not breaking any laws while she is heading to the blacksmith's house?

2. What is Florens sent to do when Jacob dies, and why?

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

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

5. What do the Ney brothers do to Florens and Lina?

6. Where does Rebekka find her biggest source of faith, and why does she think this is strange?

7. How is Jane described?

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

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

10. Why doesn't Florens' mother go with her to the new farm?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Friendship is a central theme of this book. What are the main friendships, and how did their inclusion in this book affect the outcome of the plot?

Essay Topic 2

Diversity and discrimination are two major and related themes in this book. Where do these themes appear, and how do they work together to propel the plot of the book?

Essay Topic 3

The pursuit of happiness was a common theme found in this book. What parts of the plot embodied this theme, and how did that pursuit affect the characters involved?

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