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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. Where was the protest August attended?

2. Who was the last to leave the June 6th meeting?

3. What kind of group did August live with?

4. Who is the colony dentist?

5. Who suffers from edema?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does August react to the women leaving?

2. Describe the interaction between Klaas and the women.

3. What is the last fact August shares with Ona?

4. Why are the women unable to interpret the Bible?

5. Why does Klaas ignore Ona?

6. Why did the women decide to take only the boys younger than 15?

7. According to Agata, why should the manifesto not be revolutionary?

8. Why was Salome mad about Autje and Neitje taking Greta's horses to the Koop brothers?

9. What happened to the group August used to live with in England?

10. Describe August's jail experience.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Evaluate the perception and fear of the "outside world" among the characters. How does this fear affect their decision-making?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the significance of voice and silence throughout the novel. Who speaks, and when? Consider the role of laughter in the story as well.

Essay Topic 3

Examine the portrayal of Mennonite culture and beliefs in the novel. In what ways are the women empowered in this book? How are they at a disadvantage?

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