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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. In chapter 6, the man is toying with an idea for a new alien race composed of what?
2. What word does Richard use to describe the way he feels toward Iris?
3. What is the name of the Chase family's house?
4. Why does Iris dislike the Laura Chase Memorial Prize?
5. What is the real name of the girls' tutor?
Short Essay Questions
1. According to the news article in chapter 4, how does Norval Chase respond to the economic depression?
2. In chapter 4, X is hired to kill the king. How is X supposed to get close enough to the king to kill him?
3. Describe the relationship between the man and the woman in 'The Blind Assassin' sub novel in chapter 2.
4. Why do you think Richard married Iris?
5. According to chapter 6, does the man enjoy writing science fiction stories?
6. In chapter 4, how does the woman feel about the man's story?
7. How does Laura respond to living with Richard and Iris?
8. In chapter 1, Iris says "some people can't tell where it hurts. They can't calm down. They can't ever stop howling." Who do you think is/are the "they" she had in mind?
9. In chapter 1, the protagonist of the sub novel looks at a picture. What does this picture depict?
10. Why does Iris marry Richard Griffen?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Many of the characters have very strong beliefs for which they are willing to sacrifice their lives and their livelihoods. In fact, many of the character's deaths are directly or indirectly caused by their stubborn adherence to their belief system. Choose a character and detail that particular character's belief system and how it influences the way this character lives. Are these beliefs deeply ingrained enough that this character is willing to die or suffer for them or are they fluid depending on the social climate?
Essay Topic 2
The novel explores many issues related to social class, both in the main narrative and the sub narrative. Compare the rigid class structure of Sakiel-Norn to that of the early to mid twentieth century class structure as depicted in the novel. Make sure to address such issues as social mobility, the value of money, and the disconnect between public appearances and private actions.
Essay Topic 3
Discuss the relationship between author and story, and fiction and nonfiction as presented in the novel. Iris never explicitly mentions her affair with Alex within the memoir, while her meetings with him serve as the basis for the frame narrative of 'The Blind Assassin'. To what extent do you think 'The Blind Assassin' represents the reality of Iris and Alex's affair and to what extent do you think Iris fictionalizes the story? How does this relate to the novel as a whole? Do you think Atwood's novel is at all based in her own reality? Give examples to support your view from the text.
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