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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. Which of the following is NOT said to be lacking in Herland's literature?
2. How does Vandyke describe the Herland religion?
3. Who does Moadine say the men would have to face if they ever hurt any of the women?
4. How does Jeff regard the girl who is assigned to court him?
5. What is Terry's view of sexuality?
Short Essay Questions
1. What are the two core concepts of Herland's society as described in Chapter 7?
2. In Chapter 11, what does Vandyke say helps minimize his desire for his wife? How does Vandyke eventually come to view his sexual desires?
3. Why does Somel say that Herland mothers are willing to allow others to raise their children?
4. What displeases the women about marriage in the outside world?
5. In Chapter 7, why has Terry sunk in the esteem of his friends?
6. What reason does Moadine give Terry for the men's ongoing imprisonment?
7. Who is chosen to court each of the men, and how does each man treat his assigned partner?
8. In Chapter 9, what do we learn girls in Herland are taught to think about themselves while growing up?
9. How did Ellador become a forester?
10. What bores Terry about Herland in Chapter 9?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
What is Social Darwinism? Did Gilman believe in Social Darwinism? What connections can be found between Social Darwinism and the novel "Herland"?
Essay Topic 2
Discuss the introduction of the novel "Herland". Why might it be important and beneficial for the reader to learn about the author's background? What does the author of the introduction share with the readers in regards to Gilman and her life?
Essay Topic 3
Discuss conflict in "Herland." What are the different types of conflict? What conflicts are found in the novel "Herland"? Are these conflicts resolved? If so, how?
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