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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does May tell John he takes for granted in Chapter 5?

2. How many duels does the narrator imagine for John to have fought in Chapter 6?

3. How often does the narrator say John would visit May's grave?

4. Where does John visit the day he comes home from his travels?

5. What reason does John give for getting up from his seat in May's house in Chapter 5?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the use of play imagery in the book. What purpose might the author have for presenting the story in such a way?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the role of egotism in the book. What repercussions came from egotistic behavior? What might the author be saying about those possessing an egotistic outlook?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the role of grief in the book. What does grief represent to the characters in the book?

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