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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. How did Laura feel after being in bed for weeks?

2. What month did Laura visit Memphis?

3. Why was Jamie sent to jail?

4. Who always saves Jamie?

5. Who does Laura say her husband is cheating on her with?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to Laura while Mrs. Atwood threatens to kill someone?

2. What does Henry do when he first meets Ronsel?

3. What is the biggest difference Ronsel found between Europe and America?

4. Who did Mrs. Atwood want to kill, and why?

5. What causes Jamie to make a fool of himself in town?

6. Why did Laura visit Memphis?

7. How does Jamie cope with how he is harmed after the war?

8. What information does Laura give Ronsel when they meet, and how does he respond to this?

9. Why did Ronsel think he would be treated differently after returning from the war?

10. What was Ronsel's main task during the war in Europe?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There were a few different social and political ideals mentioned and discussed in this book. What were some of these ideals, and how did their presence in the book affect the main characters?

Essay Topic 2

Power and Greed were two common themes in this book. Where did they appear, and how do they differ in their manifestations?

Essay Topic 3

How did Laura's relationship with Henry change over the course of the plot? What caused these changes, and what significance does this have to the outcome of the book?

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