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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. Who does Cleopatra leave the Lucretia to?

2. What kind of mask does Tully wear to get past one of the bounty hunters?

3. What did Waltham and Parfait bring to Cleopatra's grave?

4. Willie Singer wanted information about the __________ from Parfait.

5. Where are Cleopatra's stepbrothers, Donald and Ronald Diamond, buried?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Willie's experience like when he first sees the Fresnal lens?

2. What is Sophie Diamant's story?

3. How does Tully react when he sees Waldo Stilton in San Pedro?

4. How were the charges against Tully in Wyoming dropped?

5. How are Tully's concerns about Mr. Twain taken care of?

6. How does Tully feel as Ix-Nay and Sammy Raye leave him behind to join the crew of the Lucretia?

7. What is Willie Singer's cover story as he travels with Phillippe Parfait?

8. How does Tully feel as he waits to hear news of Cleopatra in the hospital waiting room?

9. How do the Stilton brothers capture Tully in San Pedro?

10. Why does Captain Kirk tell Tully to put on his sailing shoes?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the thematic importance of each of the following characters: Cleopatra Highbourne, Dawn Barston, and Bucky Norman.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the two pieces of art that Tully carries with him on his journey. How does he acquire each of them, and what role do they play in the plot and themes of the novel?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the symbolism of nature used in A Salty Piece of Land, including crocodiles, fish, pelicans, and volcanos.

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