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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 camp did Ronsel help with in Europe?

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

3. What did Henry have to pay $1,000 for when Jamie was arrested?

4. When did Henry know the war had broken Jamie?

5. What does Ronsel plan to return to the MacAllans?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What surprise did Laura learn while visiting Memphis?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The characters in this book all had their own goals and motivations. Select four characters, and then write about their main motivation throughout the book and how this goal affected the characters around them.

Essay Topic 2

Love was a very important theme and motivating factor in this book. Which characters were most affected by this theme? Which relationships were the most significant to the plot and why?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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