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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 instrument does the band's new member play?

2. Who does Simon dance with at a dinner party?

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

4. Where is Twohig's?

5. What instrument does Doris play?

Short Essay Questions

1. What job does Simon get in Houston?

2. What instrument does Doris play?

3. Who smashes Simon's fiddle?

4. Why does Simon pretend to be a fruit vendor?

5. Why does Doris tell Simon she can no longer write him?

6. Where does Simon stay while in Houston?

7. Where does Simon finally see Doris?

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

9. Who does Simon dance with at a gig?

10. Why does the band travel to Banquete?

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 describing the author’s narrative tone and writing style. Use examples from the text as evidence for your argument.

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