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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the narrator finds her brothers "collection,"

2. The narrator does not know what to do next because

3. What does the author see while diving?

4. The narrator is searching for

5. Joe confesses that he slept with Anna, but says

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create an argument in which you define and defend a position on what it means to be "natural." Consider the setting of the novel and the narrator's continual desire to return to a more natural state. Use the text to defend your position.

Essay Topic 2

Consider the ideas of power and powerlessness in the novel. What might Atwood be communicating about the actions and responsibilities of the powerful? What might she suggest about the powerless? Write an essay in which you explore Atwood's message about the powerful, the powerless, or both.

Essay Topic 3

The three settings frequently mentioned in the novel--the city, the town, and the island--all carry different connotations. Considering the connotations of each, write an essay in which you explore the meaning of each setting and its significance to the narrator's development.

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