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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. Why will Alexandra never permanently leave the Divide?

2. Who tells Emil about Amedee's death?

3. What do people call the area in the winter?

4. Where does Emil talk with Amedee before leaving for Omaha?

5. What does Carl say Alexandra will always be surrounded by?

Short Essay Questions

1. What brings Emil joy while at church after Amedee's death and how does he feel about this?

2. What does Carl say to Alexandra before he leaves her?

3. Whom does Alexandra say are her only friends?

4. Why did Carl never respond to Alexandra's letter to him?

5. What does Alexandra give Marie as she leaves the visit with Mrs. Lee?

6. What caused Amedee's pain and how serious was it?

7. How does Alexandra describe her personal life?

8. What does Emil tell Alexandra when he and Carl return from the French country?

9. What does Alexandra want for Emil when he leaves after the festival, and why does she see this as impossible at the moment?

10. What does Marie ask of Emil after the wedding of Alexandra's personal servant, and what is his response?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Diversity was a major theme in this book as many different lifestyles and ranks in society were involved. How was this theme shown in this book, and why do you think the author felt it was so important?

Essay Topic 2

Alexandra presented a very interesting and unique philosophy on life. What was this philosophy, and how did this different idealism affect the people around her?

Essay Topic 3

Many different characters in this book were persuaded to do things that they would not have done of their own accord? What are some of these instances, and how did persuasion affect the course of the plot?

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