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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. Who rescued Jamie when he experienced what he has nightmares about?

2. Where was Laura married?

3. What does Laura want to call the farm?

4. How is the coffin described at the beginning of the book?

5. What kind of tasks is Ronsel given in the military?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Laura find a good doctor to treat Hap?

2. How did Laura feel on her thirtieth birthday?

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

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

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

6. How did Hap break his leg?

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

8. What does Hap say to explain gunshots heard on the property one night?

9. What does Florence do in the farm house that makes Laura uncomfortable?

10. Why does Dr. Turpin make things worse for Hap and his injury?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Power and Greed were two common themes in this book. Where did they appear, and how do they differ in their manifestations?

Essay Topic 2

There were a few different social and political ideals mentioned and discussed in this book. What were some of these ideals, and how did their presence in the book affect the main characters?

Essay Topic 3

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

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