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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 does Jim go on his only break during the summer?

2. Who does Jim see a photograph of while waiting for his grandparents?

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

4. What does Jim say he and Antonia will always share?

5. What do Jim's grandparents think of the dances Jim attends?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Jim's grandmother react to Jim attending dances at the Fireman's Hall? How does Jim respond?

2. How does dancing with Lena differ from dancing with Antonia in Jim's mind?

3. Describe Jim's visit to Black Hawk in this chapter

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

5. Summarize the story Rudolph tells about the Cutters.

6. Describe Larry Donovan from Jim's perspective.

7. Describe Gaston Cleric

8. Describe Wick Cutter.

9. Describe Antonia's preparations for marriage.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

My Antonia is divided into four distinct books. Compare and contrast two of the books in this novel. Focus on:

1) the plot development

2) character development

3) themes presented in the book

Cite several specific examples from the novel to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 2

My Antonia takes place over a time span of nearly 50 years. Discuss the impact of time on the plot and characters in the novel. Cite several specific examples from the novel to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 3

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

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