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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. The _________ is set to assure protection cleaning the river banks at the same time for the army and its members.

2. What does the magistrate notice that makes him realize that he can not survive there?

3. The magistrate thinks that his method of recording information now would include ______________ through seasons and nature.

4. What is NOT one of the things the soldiers bring with them when they depart the settlement with Mandel?

5. What destroys wildlife and creates more opportunities for the desert to advance into the area?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Colonel Joll come to the town where the magistrate is now in control?

2. What does the magistrate learn about his status when he says he cannot be in power because he is awaiting trial?

3. What begins to spread among the soldiers as the rumors of the barbarians begin to spread more rapidly?

4. What is the magistrate feeling regret about as he is settling into a new life of survival?

5. What does the Colonel do to the natives who have their cheeks wired and their wrists wired?

6. What happens to the way the magistrate looks at the girl who he used to take pity on when she is tortured?

7. Why doesn't anyone want to gather wood in the area where the magistrate is now in control?

8. What are some of the hobbies that the magistrate goes back to after visiting and sleeping with Mai?

9. What does the magistrate attempt to do in order to control his erections?

10. How do the barbarians inspire fear which eventually turns into paranoia?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Colonel was sent to investigate rumors in the location so as to settle the area and to make things easier for the uprising.

Part 1: Why do you think rumors are so dangerous in times of war?

Part 2: Do you think that rumors can ever be completely dispelled?

Part 3: Do you listen to all of the rumors you hear? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

The Colonel seems to be a man who likes to torture others in order to get answers from others.

Part 1: Why do you think torture is used to get answers from others?

Part 2: Do you think that torture is an effective way to get answers from others? Why or why not?

Part 3: How do you think the torture is affecting the people who are not being tortured?

Essay Topic 3

The native girl became less of a human being during her torture, turning into a creature who believes in nothing.

Part 1: Why do you think the native girl became less of a human being during her torture?

Part 2: Do you think a person can become human again after suffering through torture?

Part 3: Do you think that you would become a create who believes in nothing if you were tortured? Why or why not?

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