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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. Which location was another site of battles in the Texas revolution?

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

3. At Ayish Bayou, Father Clooney officiates at a _________________.

4. What does Dr. Barlow anticipate among the members of the Task Force?

5. Which of Benito Garza's sisters does McNab marry?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Garcilaco and what is his role in Chapter I?

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

3. Explain the irony of Ramon's actions to keep Trinidad from Domingo Garza.

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

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

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

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

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

9. What were the beginnings of San Antonio as described by the author in Chapter II?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the role of religion--especially Catholicism--on the Texas prairie. Was there an increase in religious life because just living on the prairie was such a trying experience? What were the primary religions represented on the Texas frontier?

Essay Topic 2

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of struggle. Identify at least two instances about struggle in the book and then cite examples to support your answers.

Essay Topic 3

Explain some of the examples of regionalism found in the book. Can regionalism include more than accents and food? What else encompasses the culture and personality of a region?

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