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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. How many of the town's soldiers are killed when it is invaded?

2. What does Annie think will incite a rebellion?

3. What is Alex's last name?

4. What kind of countenance does Prackle have?

5. What country does Bentick hope to live in?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Dr. Winter say the townspeople will do after the invasion, and why does he think this?

2. What is Alex's defense at his trial?

3. What is Madame most worried about when the invading forces come into the house?

4. What does Annie do when she gets mad at some soldiers?

5. What does Joseph say to cheer up Annie before the trial?

6. How does Lanser request his meeting with the Mayor?

7. What does Lanser say that let the Mayor know he had been in war situations before?

8. What are Lanser and Mayor Orden supposed to be symbolizing in this narrative?

9. What does the Mayor say he will have to do before making any firm decisions with Lanser?

10. How does the narrator describe Loft?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Freedom was a key motivator to the people of this town. What were the people willing to do for their freedom, and how did this affect their relationship with each other?

Essay Topic 2

Personal identity was one of the main themes in this book. Where did this theme appear, and how did its inclusion in the novel shape the course of the plot?

Essay Topic 3

The Mayor endures many different trials before the end of the book. What are some of these trials and what lessons does he learn through these experiences?

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