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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 many men is Baron von Steuben training to march in unison in Chapter 45?

2. Who has become both wagon driver and errand runner for the inhabitants of Moore Hall in Chapter 49?

3. Where does Eben say Aunt Patience's house is located in Chapter 47?

4. On what date does Chapter 35 begin?

5. What recipe is described in the quotation that opens Chapter 38?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Missus Cook described? What is her position at Moore Hall?

2. Why does Curzon not tell the members of his unit who assaulted him in Chapter 28?

3. What information about Gideon does Isabel share with Curzon in Chapter 53?

4. What news of the unit does Curzon learn from Eben in Chapter 46?

5. What was the agreement that Curzon had with Bellingham when they last saw one another?

6. What does Curzon learn about Isabel from Missus Cook in Chapter 38?

7. What charge does Curzon face in Chapter 34? What is his punishment?

8. Why does Curzon dress as he does when he goes to meet Bellingham at Moore Hall in Chapter 31?

9. Why does Curzon say that he will forever bless the name of General Greene in Chapter 46?

10. How do Curzon and Isabel overcome Bellingham in Chapter 61?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and analyze Sergeant Woodruff in the novel. How does Sergeant Woodruff treat his troops? How does his treatment compare with the treatment of other sergeants? What is Sergeant Woodruff's relationship to Eben?

Essay Topic 2

What leads to Sergeant Woodruff's death? How does his death affect Eben? How does his death impact the rest of the company? Who replaces Sergeant Woodruff and how does this change the company?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the conditions of the Valley Forge camp. What do Curzon and his company find when they arrive at the camp? How many soldiers are housed at the camp? What are the lacking necessities at the camp?

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