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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 is Joseph most concerned about when soldiers enter his home?

2. What was Hunter's occupation before entering the military?

3. How many soldiers are killed when the invaders entered the town?

4. Who is the Mayor's most practical servant?

5. Who sets up the furniture for the trial?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Tonder dream about when Christmas rolls around?

5. Why does the Mayor say he feels like he is in a balancing act between the soldiers and the town?

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

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

8. What happens immediately after the execution of Alex?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Honor was something that many of the main characters were striving for in this book. Who was most affected by this pursuit, and how did it change the course of the plot?

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