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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. Unable to defend themselves, the barbarians are vulnerable and deprived of their _______________ as a result.

2. The magistrate thinks that his method of recording information now would include ______________ through seasons and nature.

3. The magistrate recovers, finding himself interested in ___________ again during the new period of time in the settlement.

4. What does the magistrate end up suffering through when he sneaks into a girl's bedroom in order to hide?

5. The girl expresses concern about living in ___________________ for her and for her child's life.

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the Colonel do to the natives who have their cheeks wired and their wrists wired?

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

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

4. Why doesn't anyone want to gather wood in the area where the magistrate is now in control?

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

6. Why does Colonel Joll come to the town where the magistrate is now in control?

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

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

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

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

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 magistrate decides that it would be best to not dwell in the past and to move on in the future.

Part 1: Why do you think the magistrate wants to avoid thinking about the past?

Part 2: Do you think it's a good idea to focus only on the present? Why or why not?

Part 3: How would your life change if you were only able to focus on the present? Or wouldn't it?

Essay Topic 3

The magistrate realizes that the law creates opportunities for both justice and injustice.

Part 1: Why do you think the law can create good and bad results?

Part 2: Do you think the law should only create opportunities for justice? Why or why not?

Part 3: How do you feel about the law? Do you think it's designed always for good? Why or why not?

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