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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. Who witnesses a man shoot another man over a dog they both wanted for dinner when they were starving?

2. Whom does Michael seduce by saying he wants to help her model?

3. Who does Dalva learn is willing to meet her?

4. Who planted trees and fruits to create orchards?

5. How many warriors does Sitting Bull have?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss Northridge's journal entry after five years of being a missionary.

2. Discuss the meeting between Dalva and her son's adoptive mother.

3. Discuss the journal entries of Northridge about the bodies he placed in the cellar.

4. How does Michael seduce Karen?

5. What does Dalva learn about Paul's ranch?

6. How does Dalva find herself at peace over the unfairness of the world?

7. What does Dalva find in the cellar?

8. What does Michael realize about his life?

9. Discuss One Stab's visit to Northridge.

10. What happens when Northridge runs into a Cavalry group?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Flashbacks are used in the novel. Discuss the role of flashbacks and the positive and negative influence they have.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the journey Dalva takes over the course of the novel. What does Dalva learn about herself during her journey?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the role of chapters and titles in the novel and the effect they have on the story.

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