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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many shots do John Grady and Rawlins hear when Jimmy Blevins is shot?

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

3. How does John Grady gain entrance to the school room where he expects to encounter the Captain?

4. What color is the envelope John Grady is given as he prepares to leave the ranch?

5. What does Blevins say he believes will happen to him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the story Alejandra's godmother tells John Grady? What is the significance of the story?

Essay Topic 2

Why does it seem that Rawlins always deferred to John Grady's judgments and decisions? Name at least three instances in which this is the case.

Essay Topic 3

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

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