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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. The girl says that she doesn't like _____________ and wants to stay with her own people.

2. The magistrate realizes that one of the family members has been ________________, but the evidence was hidden.

3. Over time, the magistrate begins to feel less attracted to ____________ and questions why she's in his house.

4. The magistrate wants to inform the ___________ about the trip he is going to take with the girl, but decides to not do so.

5. What does the magistrate worry will hurt the girl once it begins to take hold of the area?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to the family that the Colonel wants to interrogate when they come into town?

2. Why does the blind girl leave the magistrate's house after he offers her a job in his home?

3. What happens to the feelings the magistrate has about the girl as their journey continues on?

4. Why does the magistrate think that barbarians are always causing trouble, though they avoid fighting in the winter months?

5. What does the Colonel interrogate the fishermen about when he brings them in for questioning after their capture?

6. Why does the magistrate decide to offer the blind girl a chance to work in his home for the winter?

7. Why is the magistrate unable to remain uninvolved during the alleged barbarian uprising?

8. What does the magistrate decide to do as he feels frustrated with the relationship between him and he girl?

9. What does the blind girl admit to the magistrate as the reason why she stays with him?

10. Why is the magistrate nervous about leaving his position even as he is approaching retirement?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The men began to strike back at the Colonel, which seems to drive him away.

Part 1: Why do you think that the people felt comfortable enough to throw stones at the Colonel?

Part 2: Do you think that the people had a right to fight back against the Colonel? Why or why not?

Part 3: Do you think that you would ever throw stones at a political leader or other person in power?

Essay Topic 2

The magistrate becomes confused as he begins to be attracted to the girl who he meets and brings into his home.

Part 1: Why do you think that the magistrate is attracted to the girl he's brought into his home?

Part 2: Do you think that the girl is attracted to the magistrate? Why or why not?

Part 3: Why do you think these two people are drawn to each other in this story?

Essay Topic 3

Those in the military seem to be be paranoid about everyone and their intentions, no matter what side they seem to be on.

Part 1: Why do you think that military leaders are so suspicious of others?

Part 2: Do you think it's a good idea to be suspicious of everyone around you? Why or why not?

Part 3:How do you think that military leaders should treat each other during times of conflict?

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