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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 is Grace given to do in her cell the night before Grace is hypnotized?

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

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

4. What religion is James McDermott?

5. What happens one night that changes Dr. Jordan and Mrs. Humphreys’s relationship?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happens when the governor’s wife calls Grace by name when she is with Dr. Dupont and Dr. Jordan?

3. What does Grace tell Dr. Jordan that McDermott told her and what does she offer as a reason she had not told Nancy?

4. What ultimately happens to Grace?

5. What does Grace tell Dr. Jordan about her birthday and what does Jeremiah ask her a few days after her birthday?

6. What does Jerome Dupont ask Dr. Jordan and what does Grace realize about Dupont?

7. What does Grace say about Nancy and about McDermott after she has been at Kinnear’s a little while?

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

9. Where does Dr. Jordan travel after hearing the end of Grace’s story and what does he do there?

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

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:

Analyze and discuss what you think are the characteristics of a successful novel and why Alias Grace is or is not a successful novel based on your criteria. Do you think the criteria for a successful novel should be different if it is written for adults versus young adults?

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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