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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. What last name does Curzon give when he enlists in the armed services?

2. Where did Curzon serve for Judge Bellingham?

3. What regular pay is granted to Curzon when he enlists in Chapter 9?

4. What is Captain Russell's profession?

5. What does the British Army do at the end of Chapter 5?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Benjamin Edwards described?

2. Who is Trumbull and why does he confront Curzon in Chapter 8?

3. Why does Burns miss out on the rice rations in Chapter 18? How does he respond?

4. Who are the five men with whom Curzon shares a tent once his regiment sets out in Chapter 11?

5. When is the Prelude set? Where is Curzon when he awakens in the Prelude?

6. What does Eben say led to the fight between him and Burns in Chapter 21?

7. How are the barracks to be erected at Valley Forge?

8. What do Curzon and his unit discover when they arrive at Valley Forge?

9. From whose perspective is the narrative related? Why do you think the author chose this perspective?

10. How does the author set up each of her chapters in Forge?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the meaning of Curzon's name? Who gave Curzon his name? Why was this name chosen? To whom does Curzon relate this story?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze and discuss the character of Eben in Forge. How do Eben and Curzon meet? How would you describe Eben's demeanor? How does Eben help Curzon escape in the novel?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze and discuss the character of Isabel in the novel. What is Isabel's back-story? How did she meet Curzon? Where does Curzon encounter Isabel again? How would you describe their relationship?

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