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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who sends a letter to Patrick?
(a) Simon.
(b) Damon.
(c) Doris.
(d) His mother.

2. What happens to Simon in March of 1865?
(a) He dies.
(b) He gets married.
(c) He gets conscripted into the Confederate Army.
(d) The war ends.

3. Why is Simon released from his punishment cell?
(a) He is being hanged.
(b) He is needed for entertainment.
(c) He escapes.
(d) He is needed to cook.

4. What color is Doris's hair?
(a) Brown.
(b) Black.
(c) Blonde.
(d) Red.

5. Where is the Red River?
(a) Texas.
(b) Kentucky.
(c) Georgia.
(d) Florida.

6. Where does Simon get work in Gavleston?
(a) At hospitals.
(b) At bakeries.
(c) At churches.
(d) At saloons.

7. Where did Simon live growing up?
(a) A boat.
(b) A shed.
(c) A barn.
(d) A big house.

8. Who does Simon enlist to help him correspond with someone via letters?
(a) Patrick.
(b) Doroteo.
(c) Doris.
(d) Damon.

9. Who does Simon decide to write to?
(a) His mother.
(b) Doris.
(c) Walking David.
(d) His father.

10. What does Simon talk about late at night sometimes?
(a) Doris.
(b) His family.
(c) His dog.
(d) His life plan.

11. What does Doris think about the Webb family?
(a) They smell funny.
(b) They are funny.
(c) They are nice.
(d) They are joyless.

12. What does Simon ask Colonel Webb for after a dinner?
(a) Food.
(b) A hug.
(c) Money.
(d) A salute.

13. Who did Simon live with growing up?
(a) His mom.
(b) Running David.
(c) Walking David.
(d) His dad.

14. Where does Simon meet Damon?
(a) In the army.
(b) In a saloon.
(c) At a play.
(d) In a barber shop.

15. Who is Solomon Bradford?
(a) A lawyer.
(b) A landowner.
(c) A stage actor.
(d) A doctor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Damon give to Simon?

2. What instrument does Patrick play?

3. What new song does Miss Pryor tell Simon about?

4. Who is Mercedes?

5. What does Doris know she needs in America?

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