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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. Does Robert Jordan think the planes have killed anyone?

2. What career does Robert Jordan want to return to after the war?

3. Fernando remembers talks about the movement in La Ganja that allude to the Republic planning this.

4. Where does Anselmo suggest he go to try to get some information while someone else watches the road?

5. What happens after the planes bomb the hill heavily?

Short Essay Questions

1. What sickens Robert Jordan the most as the cavalry pass by?

2. What happens when Pablo asks for proof of Robert Jordan's identity?

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

4. Who is Maria?

5. What has made Joaquin sad, so much that he begins to cry?

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

7. Is Sordo afraid to die? Explain.

8. Why does Robert Jordan tell Primivito that they will do nothing about the attack on Sordo?

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

10. What does Robert Jordan learn as he examines the fascist cavalryman's papers?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Joaquin's story shows the effects of war on the civilian population. It also symbolizes what happens in many countries when America intervenes in foreign affairs. What is the price that civilians of the countries America invades pay for supporting wars? Discuss current events that depict this intervention.

Essay Topic 2

The theme of salvation runs throughout the novel. Give three examples of salvation from the novel and explain how the theme is a major part of the unfolding of the plot.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss salvation. What does it mean to be redeemed? Is redemption something that is bestowed upon you or do you rely on the mercy of others to provide salvation? Use Maria's personal story as your example. Use evidence from the text.

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