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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 surprise did Laura learn while in Memphis?

2. Who comforted Jamie when he hit the ground while in town?

3. How did Laura feel after being in bed for weeks?

4. Why was Jamie sent to jail?

5. What honor does Jamie give Ronsel?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Jamie get arrested?

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

4. What information does Laura give Ronsel when they meet, and how does he respond to this?

5. What surprise did Laura learn while visiting Memphis?

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

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

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

9. Why did Ronsel want to stay in Europe when the war was over?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Ronsel endures many different trials before the end of the book. What are some of these trials and what lessons does he learn through these experiences?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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