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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. What does the Texas governor want by the Sesquicentennial?

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

3. When did the Franciscans build a teaching center?

4. With which general does Garcilaco go on an expedition?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How old is Ramon in Chapter III and who is his only remaining family member?

3. Why does Ramon want Trinidad to marry a Spaniard from Spain?

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

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

6. What are the seven cultural inheritances that make up Texas?

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

8. What does Jubal Qimper establish at the Brazos River?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Explain the value that Michener's book has for preserving the heritage and culture of Texas. What value does it have for historians and students today? What value will you take away from this literary experience? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of Lyndon Johnson. What did he look like? What were his positive personality traits? What were some of his negative characteristics? What were his hopes and fears? What motivated him throughout his life?

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