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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. Whom does Trinidad eventually marry?

2. What is an auto-de-fe?

3. On what date did Santa Anna's attack on the Alamo begin?

4. Who tells Finlay McNab about how to obtain land in America?

5. Who is appointed as the chairman of the Task Force?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the underlying reasons for the Texas move toward independence?

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

3. Why has the Governor of Texas put together a Task Force?

4. What does Ramon do when he learns that Trinidad is interested in Domingo Garza?

5. Who were the members of the governor's Task Force and why were they chosen?

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

7. Explain why the missions in San Antonio had to be prepared to fend off Indian attacks.

8. Where does the Qimper family come from and where do they settle in Texas?

9. Why does following your own conscience regarding a rebellion create such conflict among friends and family?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Personal identity is an important theme in this book. Who were some of the people who had the strongest personalities? What were their personal codes? Which person in the book would you look up to? Who did you think was less exemplary in character? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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