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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 new song does Miss Pryor tell Simon about?

2. Who goes with Simon to a new city after the war?

3. What has Doris always loved?

4. Who is always complaining?

5. Where is Simon from?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who does Simon kiss at the garden party?

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

3. Where did Simon live growing up?

4. How does Mrs. Webb treat Doris?

5. Where is Patrick from?

6. What happens to Simon in March of 1865?

7. What has Doris always loved?

8. Where does Simon find work in Galveston?

9. What is Simon told about approaching a governess?

10. What instrument does Simon play?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay in which you explore the theme of home. What is home to Simon? What kind of home and life does he wish to build for himself, and why? 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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