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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. To where does Adam want to move after he gets married?

2. How does Cathy feel about moving where Adam wants to after their marriage?

3. What are Liz and Samuel most devoted to?

4. How does Cyrus lose his leg?

5. How does Cathy injure Adam?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens after Adam fights with Samuel in his house?

2. What causes Samuel to come talk to Adam after Cathy has been gone for more than a year?

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

4. What gift does Faye give to Kate after she had been working for a little while?

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

6. What does Adam name his boys, and why?

7. How is George described when he is born?

8. What is Adam's ranch in California like?

9. How do Charles and Adam take the news of their large inheritance?

10. How do Cathy's parents die?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Individuality and self expression were two things that were very important to some of the major characters in this book. What are some examples of this, and how did these instances alter the course of the plot?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

To which character did you relate most in this book? Why? How did this character change throughout the book?

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