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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. Why does Caleb join the army in the first place?

2. What war is just ending?

3. What is one thing George loves to do that is unusual for a man of his time?

4. Who is Natasha Beddenfeld's mother?

5. Who does Caleb meet when he goes to visit his friend in town in Chapter 9?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do the townspeople turn against George after he begins employing Prentiss and Landry?

2. What does August tell Caleb about his impending marriage?

3. Why are Prentiss and Landry in the woods on George's land?

4. In Chapter 1, what does George say he is looking for?

5. What business does George have with Ezra?

6. What does George ask Prentiss and Landry to help him with?

7. How does Mr. Webler treat Caleb when he comes to visit August?

8. In Chapter 1, what terrible news has George just heard?

9. What does Landry see at the pond in Chapter 11?

10. Why is August mad at Caleb in Chapter 8?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does law enforcement, both local and federal, treat injustices brought upon both whites and Blacks throughout the novel? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 2

What does Harris describe as the source of the Webler family's power? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

How does Harris treat the topic of violence throughout this novel? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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