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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. To whom is Alexander Kirkpatrick married?

2. What are woman like Marguerite known as at the governor's party?

3. Why does the surgeon in Part III, Chapter 28, insist that all the Union soldiers be taken to another surgeon for the rest of the evening?

4. To whom does Catesby want Samuel Gatewood to write a letter?

5. What does Catesby agree to on his final bet?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Part III, Chapter 28, how does Maggie, now known as Marguerite, feel about her life with Silas?

2. What happens to Alexander during his first time in battle?

3. While attending church, what does Opal beg Jack to do for her?

4. How do Rufus and Jesse escape Stratford Plantation?

5. What is Jesse's new job in Part III, Chapter 31, at the hospital?

6. While Sallie is working at the hospital, what does a young soldier ask Sallie to do for him?

7. How does Opal help Uther Botkin with his daughter and his farm?

8. What does Catesby lose after playing cards in Part I, Chapter 11?

9. What happens the third time that Jesse tries to run away from the Stratford Plantation?

10. What happens to Duncan during the big battle at McDowell?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Duncan and Midge have a tumultuous relationship, which is a very important conflict in "Jacob's Ladder". Analyze Midge and Duncan's relationship and its overall effect on the story. Where are they from? How did they meet? What do they look like? How do they feel about each other? Do they trust each other?

Essay Topic 2

Jesse is one of the main characters in "Jacob's Ladder" and is a slave of Samuel Gatewood's. He has been trying to find Maggie ever since she was sold. Analyze the character of Jesse and his importance in the story. Why does Jesse keep trying to run away? How is Jesse treated as a slave? How does Jesse feel about the war? What kind of person is Jesse? How has Jesse affected Maggie?

Essay Topic 3

Marguerite and Silas's relationship has quickly changed and grown into something more. In fact, Silas treats Jacob, Marguerite's child, as if he were his own. Analyze Silas and Marguerite's relationship and discuss how it changes throughout the novel. How do Silas and Marguerite meet? How does Marguerite really feel about Silas? Is she just using him for money? How does Silas really feel about Marguerite? Why is Marguerite worried about having a child with Silas?

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