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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 does Mary Macgregor do right after World War II breaks out?
2. What year is the most “sexual” year for the Brodie set?
3. Who are on bikes at the beginning of Chapter 1?
4. How what does Mary Macgregor think when she looks back on her days in Miss Brodie’s class?
5. How is Miss Brodie’s set treated?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Eunice tell her husband about Miss Brodie?
2. What does Mary Macgregor do right after World War II starts and how does she get along with her boyfriend? Do any patterns from your youth still occur?
3. What is Miss Brodie’s set doing by the opening of Chapter 1, why do they stay connected and how does the headmistress view their relationship with Miss Brodie?
4. With whom does Miss Brodie have an appointment and why is she not concerned about that appointment?
5. What does Sandy realize about the school group and what does she think about as far as Mary Macgregor?
6. How does Mary Macgregor die and what event is shown at the same time her death is shown?
7. Who is Joyce Emily Hammond?
8. How does Miss Brodie add to her tale of Hugh?
9. What men become involved with Miss Brodie in some way in 1931?
10. What happens to Jenny in 1931 and why does she talk to a police officer?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie belongs to the literary fiction genre. Discuss the following:
Define the term "genre" and name three other genres in addition to the literary fiction. What are the advantages and disadvantages of assigning a genre to a novel? What do you think is the difference between a literary fiction and a historical novel or mystery?
Essay Topic 2
Many readers of fiction place themselves in the position of one character, wondering if they would do the same thing as that character. Discuss the following:
Do you think one of the values of literature is to serve as a reflection of oneself? Why or why not? Socrates said "Know thyself." How can reading a book such as The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie help a reader to know him/herself? Do you find yourself reflecting on your own character and abilities when reading The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie? Why or why not. Use examples from The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie and your own life to support your answer.
Essay Topic 3
Characters are an important part of what makes The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie interesting. Discuss the following:
Thoroughly discuss and analyze Miss Brodie. What are her strengths and weaknesses? How does she contribute to the plot? Is she a sympathetic character? Is she usually likable? Seldom likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas. Use the same criteria to thoroughly discuss and analyze Sandy and Mr. Lloyd.
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