The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas Test | Final Test - Hard

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The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas Test | Final Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 91 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was forced to leave the Stein apartment at the insistence of a spouse?

2. What was the name of Stein's and Toklas' mallorcan hound

3. While in medical school, Gertrude was well-known for...

4. What was the name of the college Gertrude first attended?

5. What was the name of Picasso's oldest friend?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

It is well known that Stein and Toklas were lovers and were possibly secretly married in 1908. The lifestyle of the couple was such that the unusual living arrangement was never questioned by the couple's friends. Why was the subject not openly discussed in the book? How do you think Stein's and Toklas' families reacted to their marriage?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the characters of Stein and Toklas.

1. How are they different?

2. Did their life together in Paris increase or diminish their differences?

3. What was the main difference or likeness between the two women?

Essay Topic 3

Transportation in the early 1900s was not nearly as easy as it is today. However, Stein and her friends traveled often. During the war, travel became quite a bit more difficult but did not stop Stein from moving about from place to place. Examine the issues faced when traveling between countries during war time. Which of these did Stein face? How would it be different today?

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