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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 was Doris's favorite part of her education?

2. What instrument does Patrick play?

3. What does Simon ask a girl at a party?

4. What does Miss Pryor offer for Simon?

5. Why does a Creole girl cry at Pryor House?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to Simon in March of 1865?

2. Where does Simon want to buy land?

3. Who dies of yellow fever?

4. Who is Doroteo?

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

6. Who does Doris think about often?

7. Where did Simon live growing up?

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

9. Who is Patrick?

10. What does Miss Pryor propose to Simon?

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 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 trial for the murder of Lester Pruitt. Who and what helps to clear him of all charges? How does the death of Lester Pruitt impact himself and Doris?

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