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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. Who does Simon kiss at Pryor House?

2. Who sends a letter to Patrick?

3. Who does Simon play his fiddle for at Fort Brown?

4. What does Simon tell Miss Pryor he hates?

5. What happens sometimes at saloons?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where did Simon live growing up?

2. Who does Simon notice at a dinner after the war?

3. What happens to Simon in March of 1865?

4. How does Simon imagine his future?

5. What does Doris think of the Webb family?

6. Where is Patrick from?

7. What is Simon told about approaching a governess?

8. Why does Simon have Patrick write letters to Doris?

9. Who tags along with Simon to Galveston?

10. How does Simon get to Galveston?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay in which you explore Doris's relationship to the Webb family. How does this relationship impact her behavior and goals for her future? Use evidence from the text as support.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay in which you explore Simon's vision of his future. What kind of life does Simon envision himself living, and why? What is he willing to do in order to see it come to fruition? Use evidence from the text as support.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay in which you explore Doris's understanding of America. What does Doris think of America and Americans? What about the nation is appealing to her, and what is not appealing? Use evidence from the text as support.

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