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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. Who purchases the site?
2. Who commands the British naval forces?
3. What is Peter Wilson's occupation?
4. In what year does "The Encampment" open?
5. Where does Edward travel to find an agent?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Obidiah betray his sister?
2. What must Jane do before she can accomplish her goal to serve as a nurse?
3. Despite participating in wars in other parts of the world, why is the time period covered in the chapter "The Calm" considered a time of peace for most English people?
4. What is the most noticeable event happening in "The Encampment"?
5. In "Journey From Sarum," what major changes have occurred for John and Robert Wilson?
6. How do many English people feel about the American soldiers?
7. How do Adam and Patricia meet? What is their initial fascination with each other? What ultimately happens in the relationship?
8. How does Godefroi go about trying to improve his family's financial situation?
9. How does Ralph lose his position at the school?
10. How is the Shockley family affected by the political crisis?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
List and describe the main religious conflicts mentioned over the course of the novel. Include the approximate years in which the conflicts occurred, the opposing sides, and the outcome of the conflict.
Essay Topic 2
Pick one of the major themes of the novel Sarum and build an argument stating that one specific theme was the most powerful force in shaping lives over the course of the centuries.
Essay Topic 3
The novel Sarum covers thousands of years, and the living conditions of the characters change dramatically over time, but some things remain the same. Discuss those things that remain the same and will continue to remain the same so long as human nature remains unchanged.
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