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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. At what hotel is Karkov staying at in Madrid?
2. Who's influence has made Robert Jordan doubt the success of the mission?
3. Andres remembers he held this part of the bull to help an injured man.
4. Pilar wakes to tell Robert Jordan that this man is missing.
5. Who does Pilar blame when she finds out Pablo took the explosives?
Short Essay Questions
1. Maria is fearful of one thing upon marrying Robert Jordan. What is it and how does Robert Jordan react?
2. How is Pablo treated when he appears at the entrance to the cave?
3. How did Robert Jordan's father kill himself?
4. Who does Pilar blame for the stolen materials?
5. What does Robert Jordan wish he could talk to his grandfather about and hopefully receive some advice? What does he realize as a result of his thoughts?
6. When Andres arrives at the government position, what do the guards think of him?
7. What do the new men mistakenly think Pablo's role is in the mission?
8. Does Robert Jordan live? Explain.
9. How does Gomez make sure Andres speaks to Lieutenant Colonel Miranda?
10. Do the men trust Robert Jordan now, even after the tragic event at Sordos has occurred?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Robert Jordan thinks of his grandfather in war and how he would seek his advice if he were alive today. In what ways does Jordan admire his grandfather as opposed to his father. Compare and contrast the male role models in Robert Jordan's life with the characters in the novel (El Sordo, Pablo, Karkov, Kashkin, Anselmo). Define what a coward is, define what a brave man is, and discuss how envisioning Robert Jordan's grandfather's bravery in the American Civil War inspired Robert Jordan to want to succeed.
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
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.
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