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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Simon end up at the Pryor House?
(a) To play music.
(b) To teach music.
(c) To eat.
(d) To socialize.

2. Who does Simon form a band with?
(a) He does not form a band.
(b) His friends.
(c) His family.
(d) Confederate and Union soldiers.

3. Who is Simon running from at the beginning of the novel?
(a) Doris.
(b) His wife.
(c) Conscription men.
(d) Dogs.

4. Who annoys Mrs. Webb?
(a) Her husband.
(b) Simon.
(c) Doris.
(d) Josephina.

5. Who does Simon live with in Galveston?
(a) His parents.
(b) His band mates.
(c) His grandma.
(d) His brother.

6. What kind of audience does Simon usually play for?
(a) Drunk women.
(b) Children.
(c) Drunk men.
(d) Church goers.

7. What does Simon make flyers for?
(a) His missing dog.
(b) His fiddle.
(c) His band.
(d) He does not make flyers.

8. What does Damon give to Simon?
(a) A trumpet.
(b) An apple.
(c) A revolver.
(d) A horse.

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

10. What does Simon tell Miss Pryor he hates?
(a) Singing.
(b) Teaching.
(c) Cake.
(d) Playing fiddle.

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

12. Who is Mercedes?
(a) A maid.
(b) A stage actress.
(c) A doctor.
(d) A cook.

13. Who offers to sing for Simon at Pryor House?
(a) Miss Pryor.
(b) Doris.
(c) Mr. Pryor.
(d) Patrick.

14. What does Simon want to buy in Texas?
(a) A horse.
(b) Land.
(c) A boat.
(d) A house.

15. Where did Doris grow up?
(a) In a mansion.
(b) On a farm.
(c) On a beach.
(d) On an orchard.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Miss Pryor offer for Simon?

2. Who did Simon live with growing up?

3. Who does Simon decide to write to?

4. What city is Simon going to after the war?

5. How does Simon get to Galveston?

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