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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. With whom is Dr. Dupont staying near the prison?

2. What does Dr. Jordan’s surgical instructor in school say is necessary for a good surgeon to have?

3. What kind of musical instrument does Jamie Walsh play?

4. What does Dr. Jordan bring Grace in Chapter 8 that she quickly eats?

5. Of what does Grace say Mrs. Moodie reminds her?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why is Dr. Jordan having a difficult time at his rented room?

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

5. Why is Grace worried about coming to the end of her story?

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

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

8. What does McDermott say to Grace when he comes in her room after she wakes?

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

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

Alias Grace belongs to the historical novel genre. Discuss the following:

Define the literary term "genre" and name three other genres in addition to the historical novel genre. What are the advantages and disadvantages of assigning a genre to a novel? What do you think is the difference between a historical novel and a novel or mystery?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the following:

Do you think most people want a happy ending in a novel? Do you think Alias Grace would qualify as a novel with a happy ending? Why or why not? What do you think are three reasons to read fiction and do you think Alias Grace fulfills these three reasons? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

In the era of Grace Mark’s life people in both prisons and insane asylums were put on display for the curious. Atwood says this shows how society views those who are different as objects rather than as human.

Discuss the ways in which Grace is seen as an object in Alias Grace. Use examples from Alias Grace to support your response.

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