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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. Why did Henry buy something after his brother-in-law died?

2. What did Jamie lose an appendage in the war to?

3. How did Laura describe Jamie when she met him?

4. What does Florence make for Laura's children when she first meets them?

5. Why does Henry not have a place to stay after his brother-in-law dies?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is ironic about Ronsel signing up for the military?

2. What causes Laura to not kick the Atwoods off the property?

3. What did Mr. MacAllans make Hap do while he was recovering?

4. How did Jamie almost die as a child?

5. What does Laura do to help with the war efforts?

6. What is the biggest obstacle standing in the way of the Jackson's goal?

7. How did Hap break his leg?

8. How did Henry avoid the draft for the war?

9. How are all the first chapters of this book formatted?

10. Why did Henry want to buy a farm?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Shame and propriety are common themes throughout this book. What are some of the instances where these themes are present, and why are they so important to the characters involved?

Essay Topic 2

What role does symbolism play in the story and where does it appear? How is the plot altered by the presence of these symbols?

Essay Topic 3

What does Laura hate about the farm, and how are each of these objections overcome through time?

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