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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. Why does Gaston Cleric suggest that Jim accompany him to Harvard?

2. What did Wick Cutter do to trick his wife?

3. Why is Jim disappointed when he visits Black Hawk?

4. Where do Antonia and Jim walk to during his visit to the Shimerda farm?

5. Who does Antonia eventually marry?

Short Essay Questions

1. What events occur when Jim visits Antonia?

2. Why does Jim believe he will never be a brilliant scholar?

3. How does Jim describe the experience of going to the theatre?

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

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

6. How does the Polish violin teacher attempt to determine Jim's intentions with Lena? How does he react to Jim's response?

7. How does the novel come full circle at the end?

8. What part of Camille most affects Jim?

9. What is symbolic about Jim and Antonia talking at Mr. Shimerda's grave site?

10. Describe Cuzak's life story as he tells it to Jim

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

My Antonia is primarily a first person narrative written from the point of view of Jim. Discuss how this fact influences the story. What biases does Jim bring to the story? How would the novel be different if another character was telling the story? Cite several specific examples from the novel to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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.

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