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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Simon's father do for a living?
(a) He was a fiddler.
(b) He was unemployed.
(c) He was a lawyer.
(d) He was a doctor.

2. What is the band offered to play a big event?
(a) $20 each.
(b) $1,000.
(c) $500.
(d) $25 in gold each.

3. When does Doris lock herself in her room?
(a) When she is angry.
(b) When she needs to cry.
(c) When she is home alone with Colonel Webb.
(d) When she is bored.

4. Who does Colonel Webb forbid Doris to see?
(a) Any men.
(b) Mercedes.
(c) Simon.
(d) Her family.

5. Who joins Simon and Damon's band?
(a) Rosillo.
(b) Lester Pruitt.
(c) John.
(d) Doris.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Simon need to meet Solomon Bradford?

2. What does Mr. Pressley tell Simon and Damon they need?

3. How do Simon and Damon get to San Antonio?

4. Why does Simon leave Galveston?

5. What piece of jewlery does Simon buy?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where is Banquete?

2. What instrument does Doris play?

3. Who smashes Simon's fiddle?

4. What do Simon's coworkers call him?

5. Who gets killed with a bow?

6. What animal does Simon shoot?

7. How does Simon communicate with Doris without the Colonel's knowledge?

8. What does Josephina remember about Simon?

9. Why does Simon pretend to be a fruit vendor?

10. How does Doris stand up to Colonel Webb?

(see the answer keys)

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