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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 kind of soil is on Samuel's land?

2. What does Cyrus tell Adam before he leaves home for the first time?

3. How many bottle of medicine does Kate steal from the doctor?

4. What does Mr. Edwards hire Cathy to do?

5. What does Cathy kill while her mother is away?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Cyrus say to Adam before he leaves for the Army?

2. What does Cathy say to Adam shortly after she gives birth?

3. What causes Charles to distrust Cathy when he first meets her?

4. How does Adam feel about Cathy shortly after they are married?

5. How do Adam and Charles meet Cathy?

6. Whom does Adam blame for the sad state of his boys?

7. What does Cathy do on her wedding night, and why?

8. What happens when Adam opens the door to Cathy's room after he has locked her in?

9. Why does Cyrus not encourage Charles to join the Army like Adam?

10. What does Adam hire Lee to do?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Biblical allusions were prevalent in this book, even making it into the title. What were some of these allusions, and how did their inclusion shape the course of the plot?

Essay Topic 2

Cal and Aron were similar characters in this book, and yet there were some marked differences, even though they were twins. What are some of the differences and similarities in these two dynamic characters?

Essay Topic 3

Power and greed were two common themes in this book. Where did they appear, and how did they differ in their manifestations?

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