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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 old is Garcilaco in Chapter I?

2. How old is Ramon, son of Alvara and Benita, in Chapter III?

3. What year is it in Chapter I when Garcilaco travels to Mexico City?

4. What starts the siege at the Alamo?

5. General Santa Anna began his march from Saltillo on January 26, ________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. Who was appointed the chairman of the Task Force and where were the meetings to be held?

2. How does the author end each chapter in the book and what topic is addressed in this chapter?

3. How old is Ramon in Chapter III and who is his only remaining family member?

4. Why did the Methodist Qimpers experience religious conflict when settling in Texas?

5. Explain the irony of Ramon's actions to keep Trinidad from Domingo Garza.

6. Who were the members of the governor's Task Force and why were they chosen?

7. Who is Garcilaco and what is his role in Chapter I?

8. What are the underlying reasons for the Texas move toward independence?

9. Explain why the missions in San Antonio had to be prepared to fend off Indian attacks.

10. Benito sides with General Santa Anna and rides to the Alamo. What happens to start the siege there?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study of Lyndon Johnson. What did he look like? What were his positive personality traits? What were some of his negative characteristics? What were his hopes and fears? What motivated him throughout his life?

Essay Topic 2

Name at least three environmental catastrophes that plagued the Texas homesteaders. Then cite the reasons why each catastrophe was so devastating to the settlers. If there were any preventative measures employed by the settlers, state those also in your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Who was your favorite fictional character in the book? Why? Who was your favorite nonfiction person in the book? Why?

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