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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. What does Doris think about the Webb family?

2. Why is Simon released from his punishment cell?

3. What did Mercedes tell Doris about Simon?

4. Why does Simon play a Creole song?

5. What does Damon give to Simon?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Damon Lessing?

2. How does Simon imagine his future?

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

4. Where did Simon live growing up?

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

6. Where does Simon find work in Galveston?

7. Who tags along with Simon to Galveston?

8. How does Mrs. Webb treat Doris?

9. Who does Simon kiss at the garden party?

10. Where does Simon want to buy land?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay in which you explore the long term effect that the war has on Simon and on the country at large, as seen through his travels through the South. In what ways has the war changed the nation as a whole? Use evidence from the text as support.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay in which you explore the theme of service. Who provides service to whom throughout the novel, and what are the consequences or benefits of such service (i.e. service to one's nation, service to a family, or service to an audience that needs to be entertained.) Use evidence from the text as support.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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