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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. Where did Jamie get sent to jail?

2. What caused Jamie to hit the ground in fear while in town?

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

4. What does Henry think will help Jamie after the war?

5. How was Jamie most harmed during the war?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Why did Laura visit Memphis?

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

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

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

8. Why does Jamie get arrested?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Which character did you relate with the most in this book? Why is this? How did this character change throughout the book?

Essay Topic 2

How did Laura's relationship with Henry change over the course of the plot? What caused these changes, and what significance does this have to the outcome of the book?

Essay Topic 3

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

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