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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. At what age does Grace go to prison?

2. How does Mary die?

3. From what newspaper is the clip at the beginning of Chapter 2?

4. What kind of gloves would Grace like to have?

5. What does Grace’s mother say when she sees three crows on the ship they are taking to Canada?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who brings Jordan his breakfast in the boarding house and what does Jordan think of the breakfast?

2. What is Jordan invited to join at the governor’s house and what does Lydia do before it starts?

3. What is happening with Grace in the first page of Chapter 1?

4. What does Mrs. Humphreys do at the opening of Chapter 6 and what is Dr. Jordan’s response?

5. What document starts Chapter 2?

6. What does Grace say she started doing in the asylum and what was the result of these actions?

7. Describe the scene where Grace dreams the peddler has something to give her?

8. How are hysterics defined at the beginning of Chapter 6?

9. Why is Reverend Verringer meeting with Jordan and what does Jordan believe of the Reverend?

10. What does the visitor to Grace’s cell give her and what does Grace do about it?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Characters are an important part of what makes Alias Grace interesting. Discuss the following:

Thoroughly discuss and analyze Grace Marks. What are her strengths and weaknesses? How does she contribute to the plot? Is she a sympathetic character? Is she usually likable? Seldom likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas. Use the same criteria to thoroughly discuss and analyze Dr. Jordan.

Essay Topic 2

Oftentimes, a book has more of a character-driven plot rather than action driven, and oftentimes the other way. Some books seem to balance the two. Discuss the following:

What do you think it means to say that a plot is character driven or action driven? Which type of plot do you find more interesting? Why? Do you think it is possible to have a plot where action and character are developed to the same degree? Why or why not? What type of plot do you think Alias Grace is? Explain your response.

Essay Topic 3

Many readers of fiction place themselves in the position of one character, wondering if they would do the same thing as that character. Discuss the following:

Do you think one of the values of literature is to serve as a reflection of oneself? Why or why not? Socrates said "Know thyself." How can reading a book such as Alias Grace help a reader to know him/herself? Do you find yourself reflecting on your own character and abilities when reading Alias Grace? Why or why not. Use examples from Alias Grace and your own life to support your answer.

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