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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 happens to Tom that produces a fatal injury?

2. Hassel tells Jackie that __________________ is coming to support the strike.

3. Between what years does "Death by Water" take place?

4. Who has all the poverty money sent to him so that he can dole it out?

5. What happens when the dam machinery is overworked?

Short Essay Questions

1. What impact can Dillon see that the strike will have on the way of life he has known?

2. How has Rachel's illness impacted her life?

3. What open job does Dillon tell Jackie about and what does he promise to do if she takes it?

4. Describe the poignancy of Dillon being present for Rachel's death in the hospital.

5. What is Jackie's role in the miners' strike as a member of the press?

6. What miracle has Hassel seen?

7. Where does Jackie encounter Tom again and what are the circumstances that have them spending more time together?

8. Why is Dillon driven to tell Jackie that he is her father?

9. How does Dillon show his devotion to Rachel at her funeral?

10. How does Tom's behavior show that he is still conflicted about being a priest in spite of the bishop's absolution?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Dillon and Tony. Both young men are trying to have a life with Rachel but seem to have different methods and goals. How are Dillon and Tony alike? How are they different? On what things do they agree? What is the thing that threatens to separate them? What other similarities and dissimilarities are there between the two characters?

Essay Topic 2

"The Unquiet Earth" is a classic story of the struggle to rise above circumstances. What does that classification entail? Why does this novel fit into this category? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Create a character study of Dillon. What are his physical characteristics? What are his motivations? What are his fears? What are his dreams? What else can you say about Dillon?

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