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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. To what U.S. city did Finlay McNab flee when he got into trouble with the law in Bristol, England?

2. Dr. Herman Carter attends the Task Force meeting and talks about ______________________.

3. Why is the man who is visiting the governor in Texas?

4. Which of the following is NOT a person to whom the man is introduced in the governor's office?

5. What is Simon Garza's profession?

Short Essay Questions

1. Benito sides with General Santa Anna and rides to the Alamo. What happens to start the siege there?

2. What was the reason for so many bigamist marriages in Texas?

3. Which women do Zave Campbell and Finlay McNab marry in Texas?

4. What happens to Finlay McNab's first family?

5. Who was appointed the chairman of the Task Force and where were the meetings to be held?

6. Who is The Kronk?

7. How does Benito help Otto prior to the prisoner executions at Goliad?

8. What good fortune does Garcilaco have after the death of Frey Marcos

9. How many sons do Benita and Alvara have and which one will become important?

10. What does Garcilaco decide after traveling and listening to the stories of Cabeza and Esteban?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Name at least three environmental catastrophes that plagued the Texas homesteaders. Then cite the reasons why each catastrophe was so devastating to the settlers. If there were any preventative measures employed by the settlers, state those also in your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Conflict takes on an almost human persona in this book. What was the source of much of the conflict? What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.

Essay Topic 3

Who was your favorite fictional character in the book? Why? Who was your favorite nonfiction person in the book? Why?

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