The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas Test | Final Test - Hard

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The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas Test | Final Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 91 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Gertrude often spend the summer months?

2. What was the Stein's opinion of Dickens?

3. According to Stein, only Americans and Spaniards can understand what concept?

4. What does Stein feel in regard to intellectual people?

5. Why was Gertrude going to travel to London in the summer?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

One of Stein's older brothers lived with the writer in Paris for many years. Although it may be considered odd in modern times, it was commonplace for family members, especially if they were unmarried, to live together. Discuss the pros and cons of living with a sibling as an adult.

Essay Topic 2

Although a great deal of the story is about Stein rather than Toklas, there is never a solid mention of Stein's nuclear family regarding the number of siblings. Why would the author overlook an important part of the writer's childhood and family structure? How did the oversight affect the story?

Essay Topic 3

Patriotism is one of the main topics in the Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas. Although Stein, Toklas and many of the other characters in the story were expatriates, they managed to maintain their patriotism toward their native lands. Explain how a person could be a patriotic expatriate. Is it possible to be both or it is hypocritical?

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