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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 dance with at a dinner party?

2. Who does Doris make sure to never be alone with?

3. Who does Colonel Webb forbid Doris to see?

4. What is the band offered to play a big event?

5. When do Simon and Damon get to San Antonio?

Short Essay Questions

1. What instrument does Doris play?

2. Who is Rosillo?

3. Who is Mr. Pressley?

4. Why does Doro leave the band?

5. What animal does Simon shoot?

6. How does Simon communicate with Doris without the Colonel's knowledge?

7. Where do Simon and Damon stay in San Antonio?

8. Why does the band travel to Banquete?

9. Who is Lester Pruitt?

10. What do Simon's coworkers call him?

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 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 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.

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