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

2. Why was Henry not eligible for the draft?

3. How many of Laura's brothers are called to the draft?

4. What happened to make Laura angry with Henry after moving to the farm house?

5. Why does Florence dislike Pappy?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why did Henry want to buy a farm?

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

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

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

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

8. What does the Jackson family want more than anything?

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

10. What is the big rumor spread about Dr. Turpin?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What hopes does Ronsel have for his future, and what are the main obstacles he will have to overcome to achieve these goals?

Essay Topic 2

This book takes place in a few different settings. Describe some of these settings and how they affected the course of the plot. Why might Jordan have chosen these particular places for this plot to take place?

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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