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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 did Jacob do to make money in the North?

2. What does Jacob tell D'Oretgas that he refuses to trade for money?

3. How did the villagers treat Florens?

4. Why does Florens wish Lina was with her as she heads to get the blacksmith?

5. Where does Florens learn the Nicene Creed?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is confusing in the dialogue at the beginning of the book?

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

3. How does the Widow Ealing help Florens?

4. What does Florens think about at night while heading to the blacksmith's house to comfort her?

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

6. How is Jane described?

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

8. Why is Florens traded to Vaark?

9. What happens on the farm after Jacob dies?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many characters in this book are forced to sacrifice much in order to obtain their goals. Who are some of these characters, and how did their sacrifices affect the other characters around them? Were these sacrifices worth the reward? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

There are many secrets made, kept, and divulged in this book. What are some of these secrets, and how does their placement in the plot affect the course of the plot and the characters involved in the secrets?

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