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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 Jeff go when he returns to Tahlequah?

2. How does Jeff feel about Lucy?

3. What do the Rebels do with the Federal greenbacks?

4. Why doesn't Jeff ride his horse?

5. Where do Jeff and Noah sleep after the Battle of Prairie Grove?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Heifer leave the kitchen to fight alongside Jeff in his first battle with the Watie men?

2. Who is Frank Brandt?

3. After the Battle of Prairie Grove what do Jeff and Noah do?

4. What does General Blunt ask of Jeff?

5. What information does Jeff gather the night he swims with the enemy?

6. What is done in the Jackman home to teach the girls good breeding?

7. What is the "social duty" detail that Jeff is ordered to participate in?

8. What does Jeff tell Lucy about the Declaration of Independence?

9. When Jeff became ill, how does he get to the Jackmans' home?

10. Why is Mrs. Washbourne so appreciative to Jeff?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Part 1) Is it realistic that Jeff chose to go back to his Union side where he is badly treated rather than stay with Lucy?

Part 2) Would you have chosen your country over your true love? Explain your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Part 1) Often in a story there will be a change in the reader's perception of something or someone, such as when Jeff begins to look at the Confederates he is spying on as friends. Pick out at least three other things in the story that change drastically in perception or in their role of antagonist or protagonist. Explain your choices.

Part 2) Why is it necessary to have protagonist and antagonist in a story?

Part 3) Write out an explanation proving Jeff is both an antagonist and protagonist.

Essay Topic 3

Part 1) Describe Lucy's personality.

Part 2) What does it reveal about Lucy that she is willing to marry Jeff even though they have different views on the war.

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