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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Sparky suggest he and Annie run off to?

2. What does Attercliffe say he wished he never did?

3. Who do the soldiers grab and bring on stage?

4. Why does Musgrave say Billy Hicks was killed?

5. Who does Hurst think is shouting and whistling?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What are the arguments for and against war? What are Arden's opinions on war and how does he express them? Do you agree or disagree with Arden?

Essay Topic 2

Identify the main themes of the story. In what way are these themes relevant to the period? How does the author use character and setting to express these themes?

Essay Topic 3

Aside from the main characters, examine the way the author uses the other characters in the book. When does he introduce and take them away from the story? What effect does it have on the story?

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