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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. In Chapter 12, who wants Skimmerhorn fired?

2. Why do thousands of cattle die in Chapter 10?

3. In Chapter 9, what does Hans Brumbaugh realize about the gold seekers?

4. When Charlotte goes to England in Chapter 10, what does she learn about the ranch investors?

5. Who does Brumbaugh give land to before he dies?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Charlotte stop Clemma from interfering with her marriage to Jim?

2. In Chapter 12, how does Charlotte interfere with Skimmerhorn's career?

3. Why does Jim plan to kill the Pettis boys?

4. What happens to Clemma in Saint Louis?

5. What happens when Levi finds the giant bone in Chapter 9?

6. How is Levi's death revealed in Chapter 11?

7. How does Finlay Perkin threaten to ruin Seccumbe?

8. What happens of Soren Sorenson's body?

9. What problems do the dust storms cause in Centennial?

10. How does Mervin try to tease Phillip in Chapter 12?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the theme of science and scientific development in "Centennial." What role does science play in this novel?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast two farming methods described in "Centennial." How successful are they? What types of people do they attract? How do they represent this?

Essay Topic 3

Compare the roles of Native Americans to the roles of white people in "Centennial." What is revealed through these roles?

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