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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 thoughts give the Mayor shame while he is under arrest?

2. What season makes the soldiers feel isolated?

3. Why do the soldiers not venture out alone?

4. What do the soldiers hear other invading armies are met with?

5. Why does Annie get suspicious of Mrs. Morden?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Loft show his naievte?

2. What do Tom and Will plan to do as they ecape, and why?

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

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

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

6. Why does Winters say the enemy has underestimated his people?

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

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

9. What happens when Tonder loses control?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

Diversity was a major theme in this play as many different life-styles and ranks in society were involved. How was this theme shown in this book, and why do you think the author felt it was so important?

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