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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 is Walking David?

2. What animal does Simon shoot?

3. Who does Doris play music with at parties?

4. Who does Simon want to marry?

5. What vehicle does Simon sneak onto?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where does Simon finally see Doris?

2. Where is Banquete?

3. Why does the band travel to Banquete?

4. Why does Doro leave the band?

5. Who smashes Simon's fiddle?

6. How does Doris stand up to Colonel Webb?

7. Who does Simon dance with at a gig?

8. Where does Simon stay while in Houston?

9. Who gets killed with a bow?

10. What does Josephina remember about Simon?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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 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.

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