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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 would have to consider performing his duties with caution as __________________ is quickly forgotten in outback places.

2. What does the magistrate return to the crowd with after he can't stand to see the sight of the natives at first?

3. Where does the magistrate first go when he decides that he wants to leave the settlement?

4. The magistrate finds out that one of the charges against him involves __________ irregularities.

5. What is NOT one of the magistrate's old hobbies that he takes up after deciding to swear off women?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the magistrate suffer when he is imprisoned during his time in his cell?

2. What happens when the magistrate falls asleep in the room of one of the girls he used to sleep with?

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

4. What happens when the magistrate shouts out in protest during some tortures?

5. What does the magistrate advise the people of the town to do in order to make it through the winter?

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

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

8. What happens to the barbarians when they are locked up in their cells, according to the events the magistrate has witnessed?

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

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

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

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 3

The magistrate is supposed to have a trial in order to have issues about his performance handled, but the colonel does not want this to happen.

Part 1: Why do you think the magistrate wants to have his case handled by a trial?

Part 2: How do you think the problems of a magistrate should be handled?

Part 3: Why do you think the colonel doesn't want a trial to happen?

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