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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 relative of Morwenna's "disgraced herself by marrying a Catholic"?

2. What is the name of the Irish girl that Morwenna befriends at school?

3. What is the fictional setting of the majority of author J. R. R. Tolkien's fantasy writings?

4. At her first book club meeting, Morwenna is disappointed that almost all of the attendees are what?

5. What is the name of the prestigious boarding school Morwenna attends?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Morwenna conflicted about her eccentricities in the novel? How is this illustrated at Arlinghurst?

2. What happens to make Morwenna feel that her ritual for a karass worked favorably? What is a karass?

3. How is the character of Morwenna illustrated in "Among Others"? In what ways does she relate to the novel's author?

4. Describe the narrative style of "Among Others". In what format are the events of the novel retold?

5. Why has Morwenna traveled with her sister to the factory in the opening of the novel?

6. Who does Morwenna strike up a friendship with from the book club? Where do they first meet outside of the library?

7. What does the reader discern of Morwenna's character through her descriptions of her ancestors?

8. Describe the first letter Morwenna receives from her mother at Arlilnghurst. Why does Morwenna treasure the letter?

9. What occupies Morwenna's attention in the weeks after the Arlinghurst bonfire?

10. What metaphor is set up in the opening of the novel with Morwenna at the factory?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and discuss the character of Miss Carroll in the novel. How is Miss Carroll described in the narrative? In what ways has Miss Carroll stepped out of her way in order to help Morwenna? How does Morwenna feel about her teacher?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the character of Owen and the theme of inequality in the novel. How does Morwenna' s altercation with Owen represent this theme? In what ways are females expected to behave differently than males in regards to sexuality and exploration?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss and analyze the theme of eccentricity in the novel. How does this theme apply to Morwenna and to Morwenna's family? Describe how eccentricity is related in the characters of Deirdre and Sharon in the novel. How does Morwenna feel about these friends? What do they think of Morwenna's eccentric nature?

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