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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 type of car did August give Davy when he left the Shultz's?

2. Where did Davy shave after his escape'?

3. What book does Reuben think of when he hears Swede's latest installment about Sunny Sundown in Chapter 18?

4. How long has Sara lived with Waltzer?

5. What does Swede call the moon when they picnic in the Badlands in January?

Short Essay Questions

1. What dread realization dawns on Reuben when he is struggling to breathe in Chapter 19?

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

3. What do the Shultzes say about Davy the night he came to their place?

4. Why does Roxanna say that part of the Badlands is on fire?

5. Describe Reuben's dream the first night the Lands stay at Roxanna's.

6. What does Andreeson tell Jeremiah that the people of Roofing think about the Lands leaving?

7. What does the posse find when they reach Waltzer's cabin?

8. What does Reuben tell himself when nervously waiting for Davy in Chapter 17?

9. How did Roxanna's mother die?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the relationship between Waltzer and Sara.

Support your statements with examples and quotes from the

book.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss how the police respond when they learn about Swede's capture by Israel Fisher and Tommy Basca.

Support your statements with examples and quotes from the book.

Essay Topic 3

Extraordinary events occur frequently in the novel. Argue whether these events are miracles using examples from the book to support your position.

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