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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. Who does Jim see as the inspiration for all poetry?

2. How does Jim feel when swimming in the river?

3. Who is suspicious of Jim's visits to Lena?

4. How does Larry Donovan's manner change when he is with women?

5. Who does Antonia say will always be a part of her life?

Short Essay Questions

1. Summarize the story Rudolph tells about the Cutters.

2. What event occurs as Jim stays at the Cutters' home?

3. Describe the changes in Tiny Soderball's life from the point that Jim last saw her to present

4. Describe Wick Cutter.

5. What does Jim see on the wall of the photographer's studio? How does this affect him?

6. What does Jim tell the group of girls to convince them that Spaniards settled in Nebraska?

7. How does Jim react to Antonia when he comes to visit her after many years?

8. Why does Jim think it is ironic that Antonia's marriage failed?

9. How does Jim mark his transition to manhood in this chapter?

10. Describe Gaston Cleric

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

One of the themes My Antonia explores is the relationship between humans and the land. Discuss what the novel has to say about this theme. Cite several specific examples from the novel to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 2

One of the themes My Antonia explores is transformation or metamorphosis. Discuss what the novel has to say about this theme. Cite several specific examples from the novel to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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