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

Short Answer Questions

1. The narrator feels the misunderstood face what two possibilities?

2. The narrator compares Anna to

3. The narrator feels that if she does not feed the child inside her, it will

4. What is David trying to convince Anna to do?

5. The narrator seduces Joe because

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Andrea Dworking said, "Marriage meant the taking [of a woman by force] was to extend in time, to be not only use of but possession of, or ownership." Write an essay in which you defend or refute this statement based on evidence from the text.

Essay Topic 2

The narrator describes one part of herself as "missing." What other instances in the book suggest that something or someone is "missing," and what is significant about this term? Discuss the connotations of the word and a possible message Atwood might reveal through the concept of "missing" people, places, or things.

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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