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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. Which character hesitates when the group discusses killing Pablo?

2. How does Kashkin die, according to Robert Jordan?

3. After Pablo voices his concerns for blowing up the bridge, what does Anselmo accuse Pablo of acting like?

4. What kind of tree does Robert Jordan cut down to use the boughs to make a bed, the smell reminding him of Missoula?

5. What does Pilar tell Fernando about Robert Jordan and Maria?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Pilar jealous of Maria and Robert Jordan?

2. Why does Robert Jordan choose not to kill Pablo?

3. What does Anselmo think about while the fascist patrol keep warm?

4. What happens to the men on the hill after the planes have passed?

5. Why is Pilar for the bridge?

6. Which characters does Agustin describe as dependable members of the group?

7. After Robert Jordan tells Maria that he loves her, what does he begin to fear and why?

8. How does Robert Jordan respond when Maria asks if he is a communist?

9. Is Sordo afraid to die? Explain.

10. Why does Pilar love the memory of Finito more than the reality of Pablo?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the process of timing as Andre Marty, Karkov, and Duval make their way (or stand in the way) of the dispatch getting into the hands of Golz. In what ways are the men doing their jobs and in what way are they thwarting the mission? Are their characters believable? If the men have gone against the mission, describe their motivations in doing so. Bring in their culture and power to discuss their motivations.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the incident when Robert Jordan reaches for his gun to maintain order in the cave. Is this an extreme response to the fighting that has gone on between Pilar and Pablo? Or is this a necessary response when engaged in battle? How and why does strategy and teamwork need to be a central focus with Robert Jordan and his men? What are the consequences if they do not act in unison?

Essay Topic 3

Pilar is upset with Pablo for acting cowardly and insecure. She dreams of a former lover, Finito, and how brave he was as a matador. How does Pilar's own reaction toward her husband thwart the mission? How does her coldness toward her husband who does not honor duty, reflect on the morale and actions of the group?

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