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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Perez say he chooses to remain in prison?

2. What does Reverend Jimmy Blevins' wife think John Henry wants from her husband?

3. The day John Grady reaches San Buenaventura, he sees some children. What are they playing?

4. What does the charro hand John Grady as John Grady is riding out of the stable yard with the Captain?

5. What color dress is Alejandra wearing when she arrives at the station to meet John Grady?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the Senora's attitude regarding fate? How does that compare to your own attitude on fate?

Essay Topic 2

What is the Captain's reasons for arranging the murder of Blevins? How does he use that as an example to John Grady and Rawlins?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the stay in prison for John Grady and Rawlins.

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