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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. Who does Simon dance with at a dinner party?
(a) Doris.
(b) Mercedes.
(c) Mrs. Webb.
(d) Eden.

2. Why does Simon leave Galveston?
(a) To escape yellow fever.
(b) He is bored of it.
(c) He does not leave Galveston.
(d) To find love.

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

4. Who does Simon buy land from?
(a) Colonel Webb.
(b) Solomon Bradford.
(c) Damon.
(d) Rosillo.

5. When do Simon and Damon get to San Antonio?
(a) In December.
(b) In November.
(c) In the Summer.
(d) In the Spring.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Simon's mother die?

2. Who is Walking David?

3. Where does Doris live?

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

5. Who makes up lies about Doris?

Short Essay Questions

1. What instrument does Doris play?

2. Why does Doris tell Simon she can no longer write him?

3. Who does Simon dance with at a gig?

4. Where is Banquete?

5. Who smashes Simon's fiddle?

6. What does Josephina remember about Simon?

7. Where does Simon finally see Doris?

8. Why does the band travel to Banquete?

9. What do Simon's coworkers call him?

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

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