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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. Whom does Alexandra say is the only friend she has besides Carl?

2. Whom does Ivar say will comfort Alexandra after the deaths of Marie and Emil?

3. Whom does Alexandra say are the only people who truly own land?

4. What does Alexandra think is taking all her friends away from her?

5. What caused Amedee's pain?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Ivar find out about the murders?

2. Why did Carl never respond to Alexandra's letter to him?

3. What did Frank do when he came home from drinking after Amedee's death?

4. What brings Emil joy while at church after Amedee's death and how does he feel about this?

5. What happened when Emil and Marie were shot?

6. What does Emil ask Alexandra about their grandfather, and what is her response?

7. What does Alexandra give Marie as she leaves the visit with Mrs. Lee?

8. What does Frank say to Alexandra when she comes to see him in prison?

9. How does Frank feel during the festival?

10. What happens when the lights go out at the festival?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

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

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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