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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 Dr. Jordan ask Grace after Dupont hypnotizes her that makes Grace lash out at him?

2. What does Grace do with the clothes she had been wearing when the murders take place?

3. What does Dr. Jordan bring with him when he talks to Grace shortly before she is hypnotized?

4. Why is Dr. Jordan becoming disorganized and disoriented at home?

5. What does Grace do in the morning at the governor’s house at the beginning of Chapter 8?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is Grace’s response to McDermott’s assertion about Nancy’s death?

3. What does Jamie Walsh say at Grace’s trial that hurts her chances of acquittal?

4. Where does McDermott kill Nancy and what does Grace say he says to Grace?

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

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

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

8. What does Grace plan to do when McDermott and she arrive in Lewiston and what changes her plan?

9. What does Grace say about Nancy Montgomery’s appearance when Grace meets Nancy?

10. What happens when McDermott threatens Grace with a gun?

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

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 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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