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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. When Northridge says he had no fruit or converts to show for his time spent as a missionary, how long had Northridge been working as such?

2. What does Karen bring with her during her second visit to see Michael?

3. How does Dalva's son's adoptive mother describe her son?

4. What does Michael require surgery for?

5. With what does Dalva find herself tired of involving Michael?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Northridge write about involving the Sioux's freedom?

2. Discuss the attack against Michael at the horse sale.

3. What does Dalva learn about Paul's ranch?

4. What happens when Northridge runs into a Cavalry group?

5. Discuss the months missing from Northridge's journal.

6. Discuss the journal entries of Northridge about the bodies he placed in the cellar.

7. Discuss the meeting between Dalva and her son's adoptive mother.

8. Discuss Michael's speech at the rotary club.

9. What does Michael find important in Northrdige's descriptions in his journal?

10. Why is Michael in the hospital?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss and describe the relationship between Dalva and Duane and the role it has in the story.

Essay Topic 2

How are character descriptions used to provide information on characters in the story? What are the benefits of character descriptions used in the novel?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the value of love in the story. Does love appear to be something that is valued and respected? Why or why not?

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