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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. Who is Rosillo?

2. What kind of music does Simon want to play in saloons?

3. What does Doris promise Simon?

4. What job does Simon get in Houston?

5. Who does Simon dance with at a dinner party?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Doris promise to Simon?

2. What do Simon's coworkers call him?

3. Why does Simon pretend to be a fruit vendor?

4. Who is Mr. Pressley?

5. Where do Simon and Damon stay in San Antonio?

6. Why does Colonel Webb scold Doris?

7. What job does Simon get in Houston?

8. Who is Rosillo?

9. Who gets killed with a bow?

10. Why does Simon buy a ring?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay in which you explore the theme of home. What is home to Simon? What kind of home and life does he wish to build for himself, and why? Use evidence from the text as support.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay in which you explore the relationship between Simon and his love of music. What does music mean to him? What does he love about playing music? Use evidence from the text as support.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay in which you explore Simon's experience fighting in the war. What does he learn from this experience, about life, war, and himself? Use evidence from the text as support.

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