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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 George insist on accompanying Prentiss and Caleb at least part of the way on their journey?

2. Where does Isabelle go to try to see Prentiss in jail?

3. What does Isabelle offer to Prentiss the morning after Landry is killed?

4. If Prentiss did not escape from prison, what would have happened to him?

5. What plant does Caleb mention grows well in the fields?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 19, what does Mildred tell Isabelle about George?

2. In Chapter 20, who comes to see Prentiss and who does the person say she is?

3. What does Prentiss tell George he plans to do with the information about who killed his brother?

4. Where do Prentiss and Caleb go after Caleb breaks Prentiss out of jail?

5. Who does Caleb eventually confess the truth about Landry's killing to?

6. What casket does Isabelle suggest getting for Landry?

7. What does General Glass ask Wade Webler for?

8. Whose idea is it to meet Caleb at the pond, and what do they do there?

9. Why does George insist on going with Prentiss and Caleb as they escape?

10. In Chapter 21, where does Caleb go to get a horse and why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

George Walker is often described by other characters as a "difficult" man, but he is also a man of honor and integrity. Write an essay exploring Harris's development of George Walker's character.

Essay Topic 2

When, why, and how does General Glass have a change of heart in the book? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

Which characters best embody the characteristic of resilience in this novel? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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