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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does Colonel Webb's governess need to work for him?

2. Where does Simon get work in Gavleston?

3. Who does Simon live with in Galveston?

4. What does a girl at Pryor House ask Simon to play?

5. Who does Simon form a band with?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who does Doris think about often?

2. What does Simon play for Doris when she rides by in a carriage?

3. Where is Patrick from?

4. What has Doris always loved?

5. How does Simon get to Galveston?

6. What happens to Simon in March of 1865?

7. Why does Simon play 'La Savane' at Pryor House?

8. What war is happening at the beginning of the novel?

9. Who tags along with Simon to Galveston?

10. Who dies of yellow fever?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay in which you explore the relationship between Simon and his love of music. What does music mean to him? What does he love about playing music? Use evidence from the text as support.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay in which you explore Simon's experience fighting in the war. What does he learn from this experience, about life, war, and himself? Use evidence from the text as support.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay in which you explore Simon's relationship with Doris Dillon. What is the nature of this relationship, and in what ways does it change or impact each of them as individuals? Use evidence from the text as support.

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