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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 Grace say about her confession?

2. What does Jordan do in his first conversation with Grace in an attempt to get her to open up?

3. To what event is Jordan invited at the governor’s house?

4. What does Jordan place in front of Grace at the beginning of Chapter 5?

5. From what book in the Bible does Dr. Jordan quote to Grace?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Dr. Jordan help Mrs. Humphreys’ situation?

2. What is the sentencing for Grace and McDermott?

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

4. What are the three letters that are shown at the beginning of Chapter 4?

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

6. What is bothering Jordan in Chapter 4?

7. What does Grace tell Dr. Jordan about working at Mrs. Parkinson’s with Mary?

8. To whom does Mrs. Burt introduce Grace and what position does that woman hold? How does the woman help Grace?

9. What happens to Grace’s mother and how does her father take care of them?

10. What happens at the Parkinsons that changes both Mary and Grace’s circumstances?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Grace’s mother dies on the way to Canada. Grace’s father is alcoholic and abusive.

Discuss how Grace’s family life helped play a role in landing her in prison. Use examples from Alias Grace to support your response.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

There is never any conclusion in the book as to Grace’s guilt or innocence.

Do you think Grace was innocent or guilty of the crime for which she was imprisoned? Why or why not? Use examples from Alias Grace to support your response.

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