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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 fictional event does the diary of a former Southern recruiter use to convince volunteers of the wrongs of the North?

2. How has Sarat's physical appearance NOT changed when is released from prison and returns to the Chestnut home?

3. How do Trough and Bragg intend to sneak Sarat into the North?

4. What does Sarat give to Gaines?

5. Which of the tortures listed below is Sarat NOT subjected to?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain the connection to Sarat of the woman who protected Sarat's diaries all those years.

2. Who are the Salt Lake Boys?

3. Why does Trough want to go with Sarat in the medical transport to the North?

4. Explain the significance of the name that Sarat gives to her rifle.

5. Why does Benjamin climb on the roof of greenhouse before he breaks his arm?

6. What is Sugarloaf?

7. After Sarat talks to Joe the final time, what does she give to Marcus?

8. How did the Chestnuts come to have such a fine estate?

9. Explain the significance of the person sending out the invitation to the Reunification Day Ceremony.

10. Who is the informant that Sarat meets at Prince Wendel's neutral ground cafe?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the literary device of foreshadowing and give at least three instances of it in the novel. Be sure to include how foreshadowing affects your understanding of the book.

Essay Topic 2

Define the literary term "motif" and discuss how the motif of smell is used in at least four examples in the novel.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the role of Joseph Weiland, Jr. in the novel. In your description, include three ways that his involvement in the story affected the South and the anticipated Reunification of America.

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