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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 city is growing?

2. How much money does Simon have left after buying land?

3. Where is Banquete?

4. How do Simon and Damon get to San Antonio?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Who smashes Simon's fiddle?

2. What job does Simon get in Houston?

3. Where does Simon finally see Doris?

4. What do Simon's coworkers call him?

5. Where does Simon stay while in Houston?

6. How does Doris stand up to Colonel Webb?

7. Why does Colonel Webb scold Doris?

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

9. How much time does Doris have left on her labor contract?

10. Who is Walking David?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay in which you explore the long term effect that the war has on Simon and on the country at large, as seen through his travels through the South. In what ways has the war changed the nation as a whole? Use evidence from the text as support.

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