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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 do the soldiers miss most during the occupation?

2. What is the main punishment given to the miners?

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

4. Who does the Mayor ask to comfort his wife before his execution?

5. When did the originator of the Mayor's quote give those lines?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Lanser plead with the Mayor to do before his execution, and what did this show?

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

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

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

5. What punishment does Loft create for insubordinate mine workers?

6. Why does Tonder say he wants to visit with Molly?

7. How does Loft show his naievte?

8. What happens when Tonder loses control?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Despair was a theme that was placed in a number of sensitive places in this plot. What are some of these places, and what role did despair play in this book?

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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