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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 happens to Grace when she gets out of prison?

2. What does Samantha make that Dr. Jordan loves?

3. On what street is the law office of Kenneth MacKenzie?

4. What does Grace tell people on the ferry when they ask her questions about where she is going?

5. What does McDermott tell Jamie is the reason that McDermott has the shotgun in his hands?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Nancy tell McDermott when she is tired of his attitude and what does McDermott then tell Grace?

2. How does Jeremiah get Grace away from the implement dealer?

3. What does Grace say McDermott says about what he thinks Nancy and Kinnear deserve?

4. What does Nancy say about her situation when she offers Grace a job?

5. What does Dr. Dupont do with Grace and what does Grace say when Dr. Jordan asks her if she had sex with McDermott?

6. What does Dr. Jordan decide to do about Mrs. Humphreys and what does he decide to do after that?

7. What does Grace remember after she wakes with Dr. Dupont and how does Dr. Jordan feel about his involvement with Grace?

8. What does Dr. Jordan say McDermott said about the murders and what is Grace’s response?

9. What does Grace say is how Kinnear gets killed?

10. Where does Nancy ask Grace to go with her and what does she lend her for the occasion?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the following:

Define plot and include the definitions of the most important elements of a plot. Do all novels have a plot? Why or why not? Write a brief synopsis of the plot of Alias Grace, identifying where the various elements of the plot occur (exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution or denouement). Do you find it difficult to identify the plot? Why or why not? What about the various elements of the plot? Give a brief synopsis of any important sub-plots.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the following:

Identify the protagonists of the story and why you believe they are such? Identify the antagonists of the story and why you believe they are such? Which three secondary characters have the greatest impact on the plot? Which, if any, characters are not essential to the story? Explain.

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