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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. Who tells Mrs. Morden when the Mayor wants to use her house for?

2. How does Tonder describe Mrs. Morden when he stops by her house?

3. What is printed on the packages dropped around town?

4. What does Lanser ask of the Mayor before his execution?

5. Who does Correll say is behind the uprising?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the Mayor say to his wife before his execution?

2. What does Molly do when she knows Tonder is at the door for the second time?

3. Who has the most success of gathering the packages sent by the air drops?

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

5. What was the quote that the Mayor was thinking of before his execution?

6. What makes the soldiers so miserable during the winter?

7. Why doesCorrell say his arm is in a sling?

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

9. What request does the Mayor make to the Anders brothers before they leave?

10. What causes the Mayor to feel ashamed before his execution?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The town and country in this book were not ever named. Why do you think the author chose to withhold this information, and how did it change the feeling of the narrative.

Essay Topic 2

What role does symbolism play in the story and where does it appear? How is the plot altered by the presence of these symbols?

Essay Topic 3

Shame and propriety are common themes throughout this book. What are some of the instances where these themes are present, and why are they so important to the characters involved?

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