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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 has Jim begun studying law and working?

2. What has become of Antonia's daughter with Larry Donovan?

3. Why does Antonia not ask Larry Donovan for a civil marriage?

4. What does Mrs. Harling give Jim as a graduation present?

5. Who does Jim's grandmother send to stay in the Cutter's house in place of Antonia?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What part of Camille most affects Jim?

4. Summarize the story Rudolph tells about the Cutters.

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

6. Describe Wick Cutter.

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

8. Who proposes to Lena? How does she respond?

9. Summarize the story of Antonia and Larry Donovan's failed attempt at marriage (as told by Widow Steavens).

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

The role that the land plays in the lives of the characters in this novel is integral to its plot and themes. Pick two of the novel's characters and compare and contrast:

1) their relationship with the land

2) how the relationship develops

3) how they chose to demonstrate feelings about the land.

Be sure to use specific examples from the novel to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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