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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 Cal plan to do with his share of Will's business success?

2. What kind of animals do Caleb and Aaron hunt in the spring?

3. What is the occupation of Samuel's oldest daughter's husband?

4. What is Joe Valery's occupation?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Kate keep pictures of her clients, and how does Adam feel about this?

3. What happens when Aron is alone with Abra?

4. What does Kate know about Joe Valery, and how does she plan to use this secret information?

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

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

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

8. What does Tom imagine after Dessie's death?

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

10. How does Will make a lot of money during the war?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

What happened to Cathy's parents, and what significance did this have on the plot? Who was involved in these scenes, and what did these events symbolize?

Essay Topic 3

Cal endures many trials before the end of the book. What are some of these trials and what lessons did he learn through these experiences?

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