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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 Jeremiah say that the time will change from Central to Mountain Time?

2. What type of hat is Davy wearing when Reuben catches up to him on a trail near Roxanna's?

3. How many fingers are missing from Waltzer's left hand?

4. What is Waltzer doing during Reuben's last visit to the cabin?

5. What does Swede read to Reuben at the beginning of Chapter 19 when he can't breathe?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Andreeson believe that Davy is in the Badlands?

2. Why doesn't Dr. Nickles recommend sending Reuben to the hospital?

3. What do the Lands and Roxanna eat during the picnic in the Badlands?

4. What does Swede say to persuade Jeremiah to leave Linton?

5. Why does Jeremiah go driving with Andreeson?

6. Why does Roxanna say that Butch Cassidy died in 1936?

7. What reasons did Swede present to persuade Jeremiah to allow her to bring her Mexican saddle on their journey in the Airstream?

8. What happened two years ago that makes Andreeson believe that Jeremiah can lead him to Davy?

9. Why does Swede say that Andreeson would have had a hard time leaving Linton?

10. Why does Roxanna Cawley keep goats in a bathroom?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

While testifying at Davy's trial, Reuben becomes self-confident and prideful. Discuss how and why pride overtakes Reuben when testifying at his brother's trial. Support your statements with examples and quotes from the book.

Essay Topic 2

The title of the book is taken from a hymn. Discuss how the hymn, "It is Well with My Soul," relates to the characters in the story.

Essay Topic 3

Because of a particularly bad asthma attack and his worries about his brother, Reuben seems to lose his faith. Discuss how and why Reuben loses and then regains his faith. Support your statements with examples and quotes from the book.

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