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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 does the dragon's spirit move to, upon having his mercy granted?

2. What is the tree in Edenton a landmark for?

3. What year does the history of the tree from "Indian Gallows" date back to?

4. Who still wanders through the woods according to "The Legend of Old Buck"?

5. What does Tim find the mill is filled with when he goes to check on it?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Don Carlos?

2. What is the importance of Susannah Evans in "The Affair at Brownrigg Mill"?

3. Who is the Gray Man of Hatteras?

4. Who is Polly in "Currituck Jack"?

5. What is the one widespread story about witchcraft in North Carolina?

6. Who survives the storm in "The Legend of Old Buck"?

7. What happens to Prince Roanoke?

8. What happens after Elnora and Roanoke arrive in Edenton?

9. Describe Caleb White.

10. What does Don Carlos want to do in America?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss and explain the relationship of Christmas to "The Legend of Old Buck" and how Saint George killing the dragon relates to children receiving gifts at Christmastime.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast "The Queen of Sounds" to "The Fountain of Mercy" and how good prevails over evil.

Essay Topic 3

Analyze and discuss the relationship of destruction to life's commencement in "The Beckoning Hands" by looking at the events that occur in the story.

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