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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. How far did Salome walk to get antibitoics?

2. When did August move back to the colony?

3. How old is Neitje?

4. What image represented "leave"?

5. How many men were responsible for the attacks against the women?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the circumstances of August learning English?

2. Who is Nettie/Melvin?

3. Who will decide what the women do?

4. Why are the women banned from the co-op?

5. What will happen to Ona's child?

6. Who is Grant?

7. According to Peters, why were the women attacked?

8. Why was Ona a target for the rapists?

9. Why are some men returning early from the city?

10. Why did August come back to the colony?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the portrayal of Mennonite culture and beliefs in the novel. In what ways are the women empowered in this book? How are they at a disadvantage?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the ways in which Women Talking highlights the struggle of women in the Mennonite community to reclaim agency over their bodies and lives. Draw parallels to another text you have read.

Essay Topic 3

As mothers, what complexities must the women in Women Talking contend with? What are the broader implications of this situation?

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