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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 tells Doris about Patrick's passing?

2. What does Mr. Pressley tell Simon and Damon they need?

3. Who does Simon talk to at the market?

4. What does Simon buy for traveling purposes?

5. Who makes up lies about Doris?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Rosillo?

2. Where is Banquete?

3. What does Doris promise to Simon?

4. Where does Simon stay while in Houston?

5. What animal does Simon shoot?

6. What do Simon's coworkers call him?

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

8. Who gets killed with a bow?

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

10. What job does Simon get in Houston?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay in which you explore the theme of home. What is home to Simon? What kind of home and life does he wish to build for himself, and why? Use evidence from the text as support.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay in which you explore letters exchanged between Doris and Simon. What is the nature of this correspondence, and how does it impact their understandings of each other? Use evidence from the text as support.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay in which you explore Doris's relationship to music. What kind of music does Doris like to hear and play? Is music as important to her as it is to Simon? Use evidence from the text as support.

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