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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. Who does Seccumbe confide in about his poor bookkeeping skills in Chapter 10?

2. Why does Jim agree to avenge Coker's death?

3. Why does Amos Calender agree to lead a mass slaughter of buffalo in Chapter 9?

4. In Chapter 12, who wants Skimmerhorn fired?

5. When is it suggested to change Levi's farm's name to Centennial?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why doesn't Finlay Perkin turn Seccumbe in?

2. What happens as soon as the Wendells arrive in Centennial?

3. What happens to Charlotte when she visits England in Chapter 10?

4. What happens to Jim after he asks Clemma to marry him?

5. What happens to Clemma in Saint Louis?

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

7. How does Finlay Perkin threaten to ruin Seccumbe?

8. Why can't Dumire complete his investigation of Soren Sorenson's death?

9. How do sugar beets cause problems for the people of Centennial?

10. How does Brumbaugh help Tranquilino in Chapter 12?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze how the descriptions of Native American customs and beliefs are used as symbolic representations of the white man's world.

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the symbolism of gold in this novel.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast life outside of Centennial with life inside.

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