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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. Where do Jim and Lena often go together in Lincoln?
2. What is occurring on the farms when Jim goes to visit Widow Steavens?
3. What did Wick Cutter do to trick his wife?
4. What does Jim tell Antonia he believes happened to her father's soul?
5. What does Jim vow to Antonia before he leaves the farm?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe Cuzak's life story as he tells it to Jim
2. How does dancing with Lena differ from dancing with Antonia in Jim's mind?
3. What feelings does Antonia share with Jim as they wait for the others to arrive at the river? How does Jim reassure her?
4. Describe the changes in Tiny Soderball's life from the point that Jim last saw her to present
5. How does the Polish violin teacher attempt to determine Jim's intentions with Lena? How does he react to Jim's response?
6. How does Jim's grandmother react to Jim attending dances at the Fireman's Hall? How does Jim respond?
7. How does Cleric Gaston interpret Virgil's line "Primus ego in patriam mecum . . . deducam Musas", or, "for I shall be the first, if I live, to bring the Muse into my own country.?"
8. Describe Gaston Cleric
9. How does Jim mark his transition to manhood in this chapter?
10. What part of Camille most affects Jim?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The influence of men on Antonia's development is a recurring topic in My Antonia. Select two of the following men and discuss the relationship between him and Antonia. Focus your discussion on the ways the the man does or does not influence her development in a positive way. Cite several specific examples from the novel to support your ideas.
1) Jim
2) Ambrosch
3) Mr. Shimerda
4) Larry Donovan
Essay Topic 2
The Shimerda family is complex. Discuss:
1) the personalities of each of the characters
2) the ways that they influence each other
3) the impact of the collective family on the story line.
Cite several specific examples from the novel to support your ideas.
Essay Topic 3
In My Antonia a few minor characters have a major impact on the story line. Select one of the following minor characters to analyze: Wick Cutter, Otto Fuchs, Tiny Soderball, Ambrosch Shimerda. Discuss:
1) The personality (character traits) of this character
2) The relationship between this minor character and the major characters in the story
3) The impact of this character on the story line--How does s/he influence the overall story line? How would the story be different if this character was removed?
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