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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Rawlins say he has a gun with him?

2. What does the Senora say are the bonds that tie people closest together?

3. How many farm workers are picked up near Paredon?

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

5. What is the fate of the Captain?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the relationship between John Grady and Lacy Rawlins? How does it evolve over time?

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

What is the advice John Grady gets from a group of Mexican children when he explains that he is going to try to win Alejandra's love? What does John Grady do with that advice? How does it compare with the reality of the situation between the two?

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