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1. What instrument does Simon play?

Simon plays the fiddle. He travels around the South playing in different cities.

2. What war is happening at the beginning of the novel?

The novel takes place during the Civil War. At the beginning of the novel the war is near its end.

3. What happens to Simon in March of 1865?

Simon is conscripted in the Confederate Army in 1865. He has spent most of the war running from conscription men.

4. Who is Damon Lessing?

Damon Lessing is a musician. He forms a band with Simon.

5. How old is Simon at the beginning of the novel?

At the beginning of the novel Simon is in his early twenties. He is 23 years old.

6. Who does Simon notice at a dinner after the war?

Simon notices a girl at a dinner party after the war. She is the governess for Colonel Webb.

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