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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 magistrate accuses the ______ of triggering conflicts, being more barbaric than the barbarians themselves.

2. The power of the Empire is derived from the infliction of pain on the ___________, a sign of victory over this group.

3. What do people throw at Colonel Joll's carriage when he and his men decide to leave?

4. The magistrate's sexual tension remains, even though he used ____________ to help combat the problem.

5. The magistrate does not think his record in the imperial post would include a recollection of _______________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the magistrate think he might write down if he were to write a record of the imperial post?

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

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

4. What does the magistrate try to explain to the soldiers about the huts and the people who live in them?

5. How do the barbarians inspire fear which eventually turns into paranoia?

6. What does Mai tell the magistrate about the girl who used to live with him there?

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

8. What are some of the hobbies that the magistrate goes back to after visiting and sleeping with Mai?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

During their trip back to the girl's family, the magistrate and the girl begin to grow closer and she becomes more appealing.

Part 1: Why do you think that difficult journeys often result in people growing closer together?

Part 2: Why do you think that the child begins to be more attractive as the journey continues?

Part 3: Do you think that the magistrate really is attracted to the girl? Why or why not?

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 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?

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