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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. What two types of literature has Grant always taught as a university professor?

2. What adjective is NOT used to describe the conversations Grant is able to have with Fiona during his visits?

3. To what U.S. state did Aubrey's wife travel to visit a family member, causing her to leave Aubrey at Meadowlake for a short time?

4. Kristy tells Grant one day that which part of Fiona had been "deteriorating" (309) since Aubrey's departure?

5. What card game does Aubrey play with the other residents while Fiona sits nearby?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Grant's history with smoking cigarettes and why is the timeline significant?

2. For what reason does Grant try to explore the second floor ward at Meadowlake?

3. In what locations can Fiona and Aubrey generally be found on the grounds of Meadowlake?

4. What holds Grant back from asking "the most obvious" and "most necessary" (293) question?

5. How do Fiona's habits change after Aubrey's departure from Meadowlake?

6. What reasons does Marian cite when she is reluctant to agree to Grant's request?

7. Describe the favor Fiona asks of Grant and why this is such a poignant moment in the narrative.

8. How is Aubrey's residence at Meadowlake different than Fiona's status there?

9. How is Aubrey's malady different than Fiona's malady?

10. Which eras are included in the story of Grant and Fiona's marriage and how do you know?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What message does Munro send within the pages of "The Bear Came Over the Mountain" concerning the link between self-awareness and guilt?

Essay Topic 2

Explicate the theme of betrayal within "The Bear Came Over the Mountain." What is Munro’s message regarding betrayal and how do you know?

Essay Topic 3

What messages does Munro send about trust and what themes are employed in order to send these messages to the reader?

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