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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. Why do people feel sorry for Phineas?

2. Where does Mehring fall asleep?

3. How does Mehring evade the funeral?

4. What does Antonia tell Mehring about his property?

5. Why is Mehring unable to get coffee at work?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do the Indians think of the locals?

2. What does Mehring do while he is in the third pasture?

3. What is Jalal painting?

4. What does Mehring learn about his son? Why is he upset?

5. Where does Mehring end up after walking across the compound?

6. Why is Jalal's father upset with what his son is painting?

7. What does Mehring say about his hopes for his land when he dies? How does Antonia respond?

8. What happens to Mehring as he is walking in the third pasture?

9. What can be found at the laborers' celebration?

10. How does Mehring become intimate with a young girl on a plane?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Mehring finds a pamphlet for supporting homosexuality in his son's backpack.

Part 1) Describe Mehring's reaction to finding this information.

Part 2) What evidence can be found in the book to support the fact that Terry may be a homosexual?

Part 3) Does Mehring have the right to look through his son's backpack? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Mehring goes to the Indian Store to purchase gifts.

Part 1) How do the Indians treat him?

Part 2) Why do they treat him this way?

Part 3) How does he react to their treatment?

Essay Topic 3

Solomon is beat up badly by two men.

Part 1) Describe this scene.

Part 2) What are possible reasons for his abuse?

Part 3) Why does Solomon risk his life? Compare him with others in our society who also risk their lives for those they love.

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