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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. With the alleged barbarian uprising, the magistrate is unable to remain _______________ in the issues which take place.

2. The Colonel uses the _____________ to organize a raid on the barbarians and to begin fighting back in the uprising.

3. Who is killed when he/she tries to protect another part of his/her family during an interrogation session?

4. The boy admits to theft of __________ and arming by his clan during the torture by the Colonel.

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens with the girl as they continue on their trip together through the mountains?

2. When does the magistrate ask about the injuries the girl has suffered once she is back in his home?

3. What makes the blind girl on the street even more pitiful to the magistrate when he sees her for the first time?

4. What does the magistrate find about the girl when they are performing the bathing ritual together day after day?

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

6. What is the difference between the communication style of the magistrate and the blind girl in his home?

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

8. What does the magistrate want the girl to make her own decision about when it comes to the end of the journey?

9. What do the magistrate and the four soldiers do in order to make the trip to the mountains a bit shorter?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

The native girl became less of a human being during her torture, turning into a creature who believes in nothing.

Part 1: Why do you think the native girl became less of a human being during her torture?

Part 2: Do you think a person can become human again after suffering through torture?

Part 3: Do you think that you would become a create who believes in nothing if you were tortured? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

The barbarians are stealing from others and inspiring fear wherever they go.

Part 1: Why do you think the barbarians are able to inspire fear among the people?

Part 2: How do you think the barbarians can be stopped? Or can't they?

Part 3: Why do you think that the barbarians are trying to steal from others and to take over the countryside?

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