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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 was Jamie most harmed during the war?

2. What was the biggest barrier for Ronsel's affair during the war?

3. Who did Mrs. Atwood want to kill?

4. How did Ronsel feel after his run in with Henry?

5. Why did Ronsel begin his affair in Europe?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why is Ronsel so excited to return Henry's mule?

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

4. Why does Jamie get arrested?

5. What does Florence sense in Ronsel when he comes home from the war?

6. Why did Laura visit Memphis?

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

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

9. What was Ronsel's main task during the war in Europe?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Fear is a common theme in this book that is presented a number of times by a number of characters. What are some of these instances, and how does fear affect the characters in the book?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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

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