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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the Mayor and Winters do while they are under arrest?
(a) Plead for their lives.
(b) Reminisce about the past.
(c) Create an escape plan.
(d) Send messages to others.

2. What color are the packages dropped around town?
(a) Blue.
(b) Green.
(c) Black.
(d) Red.

3. What causes soldiers to be sent home?
(a) They go insane.
(b) They get injured.
(c) Their enlistment time is up.
(d) Their families need help at home.

4. What does Annie do while the Mayor is at Mrs. Morden's house?
(a) Blocks the door.
(b) Creates a diversion.
(c) Takes notes.
(d) Stands as look-out.

5. What does the Mayor call his predicament to his wife before his execution?
(a) Nonsense.
(b) Honor.
(c) Valor.
(d) A necessity.

Short Answer Questions

1. What horrible things do the soldiers find in the snow in winter?

2. What kind of looks do the townspeople give the soldiers when passing them?

3. Where is the Mayor put under arrest?

4. What thoughts give the Mayor shame while he is under arrest?

5. What does Lanser fear could be damaged with the packages?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Molly's comment to Tonder about sausages mean?

2. How do some soldiers get sent home, and why do more soldiers not try this?

3. How does Loft show his naievte?

4. What happened to Tom and Will's brother?

5. Who does Lanser want to put in charge of gathering the packages, and why is he unavailable?

6. What does Correll say will be done to create order in the town after the packages are dropped?

7. Why can the soldiers not punish the mine workers by withholding food?

8. What did Correll do after sustaining his injury?

9. What happens when Tonder loses control?

10. What did the Mayor have to do if he wanted to avoid being executed?

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