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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. How did Ronsel describe the survivors of the camp he helped in Europe?

2. What month did Laura visit Memphis?

3. Who did Laura take with her when she went to Memphis?

4. Why did Laura go back to Memphis for a time?

5. Why did Ronsel run away from Laura?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the biggest difference Ronsel found between Europe and America?

2. How does Jamie cope with how he is harmed after the war?

3. How is Jamie comforted after making a fool of himself in town?

4. What happens to Laura while Mrs. Atwood threatens to kill someone?

5. What causes Jamie to make a fool of himself in town?

6. What does Henry think will help with Jamie's injuries after the war?

7. Why did Laura visit Memphis?

8. Why did Ronsel think he would be treated differently after returning from the war?

9. How did Laura feel when she first met Ronsel?

10. Who did Mrs. Atwood want to kill, and why?

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

Sacrifice was a theme that was very prevalent in this book. Who were the characters most affected by this theme, and how did they allow sacrifice to change their lives?

Essay Topic 3

What are some of the key examples of gratitude in this book, and how do these instances affect that characters involved in those scenes?

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