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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 was the name of the man who killed Bentick?

2. How does the Mayor say Lanser broke the law?

3. What does the Mayor say will be a result of Alex's execution?

4. What is the major industry in the town?

5. How many weapons does the Mayor have?

Short Essay Questions

1. What reasons does Lanser give for his answer to Correll?

2. How does Annie get a huge reputation in the town?

3. How does Lanser view his men, and why?

4. What is Joseph most concerned about when the invading forces come into the house?

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

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

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

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

9. What does Correll ask of Lanser, and what answer does he get?

10. What is the Mayor's purpose at Alex's trial?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Belonging and security were two themes present in this book. Where did these themes appear, and which characters were most motivated by them?

Essay Topic 2

Power and Greed were two common themes in this book. Where did they appear, and how do they differ in their manifestations?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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