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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. How many men named Jackson are there?

2. Why won't the men shoot the horse?

3. What is the judge's surname?

4. What is Toadvine missing?

5. What is the name of the main character?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the landscape in this chapter.

2. Describe The Kid's, Bathcat's and Toadvine's time in the cantina.

3. Why does the Kid join the army?

4. What does the bald man say is wrong with the preacher?

5. Describe the fight between the Indians and the gang.

6. What is the business of the Glanton gang?

7. Describe the fight with the bear.

8. How does the Kid find his donkey again?

9. Describe the Kid's early life.

10. Why does the Judge walk around the ruins of the village?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What comparisons can be drawn between Samuel Chamberlain's My Confession and Blood Meridian? Which is the more accurate account and why? Why does McCarty uses Chamberlain's novel as a reference point?

Essay Topic 2

McCarthy has lived in Texas and Mexico, adhering to the rule that writers should always write about what they know. Do you think it is obvious that McCarthy knows his subject? What difference do you think it makes to the story? Are there any moments where you think McCarthy does not portray a character or setting so well?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss whether you think this statement is true or false: "The violence in Blood Meridian is often unnecessary and serves little purpose." Use two examples from the novel to support your argument.

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