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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. How does Tom learn that his father has died?

2. What does Adam do when he hears that Cathy runs a whorehouse?

3. When does Abra begin spending more time at the Trask ranch?

4. What surprises Adam most about Kate when he sees her in the brothel?

5. What does Lee think makes one like unto God?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Cal discover that his mother is still alive?

2. What does Kate do when Adam tries to leave her brothel?

3. How does Aron feel about his time at college?

4. What does Tom write in his letter to Liza after Dessie's death?

5. What does Tom write in his letter to Will after Dessie's death?

6. What does Lee want to do after leaving Adam's service?

7. How does Kate respond to hearing that Charles has left her an inheritance?

8. Why does Samuel worry about his son, Tom?

9. What question does Cal ask Kate when he meets her?

10. Why does Samuel tell Adam the truth about Kate and her brothel house?

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

What are some of the ways Liza and Samuel showed their love to each other, and how did these displays alter the course of the plot?

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