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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. Where is Banquete?

2. Who does Simon kick out of the band?

3. Who does Simon propose to?

4. How much longer does Doris have left on her labor contract?

5. What does Colonel Webb threaten to take away from Doris?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where does Simon finally see Doris?

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

3. Who smashes Simon's fiddle?

4. Where does Simon meet Solomon Bradford?

5. What does Doris promise to Simon?

6. Where does Simon stay while in Houston?

7. Who is Rosillo?

8. Who is Walking David?

9. Why does Doro leave the band?

10. Who does Simon dance with at a gig?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay analyzing how the author uses characters and behaviors to develop and strengthen the theme of survival.

Essay Topic 2

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

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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