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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. Why is Fat Laura shot along with Bufe Coker?

2. Why does Tranquilino Marquez leave Mexico?

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

4. Why does Levi call a scientist when he finds a bone?

5. Who is Beely Garret's father?

Short Essay Questions

1. What bothers Phillip about his father dying?

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

3. How does Finlay Perkin threaten to ruin Seccumbe?

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

5. What happens to Clemma in Saint Louis?

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

7. Why does Hans Brumbaugh decide to start a farm in Chapter 9?

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

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

10. What happens when sheep appear on the ranch in Chapter 10?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast life outside of Centennial with life inside.

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the symbolism of gold in this novel.

Essay Topic 3

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

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