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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. What does the phrase "Optima dies...prima fugit" mean?

2. Where does Tiny open her hotel?

3. Why is Jim disappointed when he visits Black Hawk?

4. What does Frances Harling say is wrong with Jim?

5. What is Jim constantly reminded of during his time at the university?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Jim's visit to Black Hawk in this chapter

2. Summarize the story Rudolph tells about the Cutters.

3. What events occur when Jim visits Antonia?

4. How does Jim's grandmother react to Jim attending dances at the Fireman's Hall? How does Jim respond?

5. How does Jim react to Antonia when he comes to visit her after many years?

6. Who proposes to Lena? How does she respond?

7. Describe the changes in Tiny Soderball's life from the point that Jim last saw her to present

8. How does Jim mark his transition to manhood in this chapter?

9. What event occurs as Jim stays at the Cutters' home?

10. How does dancing with Lena differ from dancing with Antonia in Jim's mind?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are several characters who influence the person that the narrator becomes. Select the two characters who you believe have the greatest impact on his development and:

1) describe each character's actions or beliefs as they relate to Jim

2) discuss the impact of this character on Jim's life and personality

3) discuss why you selected each particular character. What about each character made him/her more of an influence on Jim than others?

Cite several specific examples from the novel to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 2

One of the themes My Antonia explores is perseverance. Discuss what the novel has to say about this theme. Cite several specific examples from the novel to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 3

My Antonia takes place over a time span of nearly 50 years. Discuss the impact of time on the plot and characters in the novel. Cite several specific examples from the novel to support your ideas.

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