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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 does Simon want to marry?

2. What does Doris promise Simon?

3. Where is Banquete?

4. Who does Doris play music with at parties?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Doris promise to Simon?

2. What do Simon's coworkers call him?

3. Why does Doro leave the band?

4. What does Josephina remember about Simon?

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

6. What instrument does Doris play?

7. Who smashes Simon's fiddle?

8. Who gets killed with a bow?

9. Why does the band travel to Banquete?

10. Where is Banquete?

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 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 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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