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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 is suspicious of Jim's visits to Lena?

2. What do Antonia and Jim's grandmother discover when they return to the Cutter home to pack up Antonia's belongings?

3. According to Lena, why did Ole Benson marry his wife?

4. Who does Mrs. Harling tell Jim to ask about Antonia's marriage?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Jim and Antonia's relationship after 20 years have passed

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

3. Describe Larry Donovan from Jim's perspective.

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

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

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

7. Describe Gaston Cleric

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

9. Describe Wick Cutter.

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

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

In the final book of the novel (Book 5) the author abruptly shifts the narrative forward 20 years. In your essay:

1) describe how the last chapter reads differently than the earlier chapters

2) explain why you think the author made this shift

3) react to her choice. Do you think this was the best way to end the novel? Why?

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

Essay Topic 3

One of the themes My Antonia explores is perseverance. 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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