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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. No one wants to ___________ after the fishermen claim to have seen the barbarians nearby in the area.

2. The magistrate realizes that visiting the women was a mistake and that he should just _________________.

3. The barbarians inspire fear which then turns into _____________ when they come at night and steal things they need.

4. The magistrate is in charge of new __________ which are being built at the same time as the farming begins.

5. The girl tells the magistrate that the native girl never knew what he _____________ of her and was never able to understand him.

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the magistrate feeling regret about as he is settling into a new life of survival?

2. What does the magistrate learn about his status when he says he cannot be in power because he is awaiting trial?

3. What does the magistrate witness when he leaves the settlement and gets through the gate to get to the lakeside?

4. What happens to the magistrate as a result of not having any activities to do during his captivity?

5. What does the magistrate attempt to do in order to control his erections?

6. What happens to the way the magistrate looks at the girl who he used to take pity on when she is tortured?

7. What do the men who are digging the wells find when they are beginning the process of constructing new wells?

8. What does the magistrate learn when he finally gets through the gate in order to leave?

9. What is regarded as the only form of protection from the barbarians, causing the town to shift in terms of population and control?

10. What do the people learn about the barbarians who lured the army into the desert?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The sexual tension between the magistrate and the blind girl causes the magistrate to distance himself from the girl.

Part 1: Why do you think that the magistrate is so attracted to the blind girl?

Part 2: Does it make sense that the sexual frustration pushes the magistrate away?

Part 3: Why do you think that the magistrate and the blind girl don't just consummate their relationship?

Essay Topic 2

The Colonel seems to be a man who likes to torture others in order to get answers from others.

Part 1: Why do you think torture is used to get answers from others?

Part 2: Do you think that torture is an effective way to get answers from others? Why or why not?

Part 3: How do you think the torture is affecting the people who are not being tortured?

Essay Topic 3

The magistrate decides to bring the girl back to her family as he's fed up with her and with her relationship.

Part 1: Why do you think the magistrate thought it was best to bring the girl back to her family?

Part 2: Do you think that it was a good idea for the magistrate to bring the girl back to her family? Why or why not?

Part 3: How do you think the magistrate's life would have been different had he not tried to bring the girl back to her family?

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