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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. What does Dalva realize is the only thing she feels for Michael?

2. Why are months missing from Northridge's journal?

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

4. What does Michael say he will never mention?

5. Whose instructions does Northridge follow to rid himself of nightmares?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Michael seduce Karen?

2. What history does Michael learn about Northridge when going back to work?

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

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

5. Discuss the dinner between Dalva, Ruth, Paul, and Fred.

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

7. Discuss Karen's second visit to see Michael.

8. Discuss Northridge's journal entry after five years of being a missionary.

9. What does Dalva find in the cellar?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss and describe the organization of the novel and the pros and cons of this organization.

Essay Topic 2

Religious differences involving Christianity and Indian beliefs are heavily shown in the novel. How are they shown and what is their significance in the novel?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the journey Dalva takes over the course of the novel. What does Dalva learn about herself during her journey?

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