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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 did Laura NOT miss while in Memphis?

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

3. What did Ronsel not find in Europe that he finds in America?

4. What do Laura's daughter talk to the store owner about?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What surprise did Laura learn while visiting Memphis?

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

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

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

7. What does Henry do when he first meets Ronsel?

8. How does Laura feel after recovering from being in bed for weeks?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

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

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