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Name: _________________________ | Period: ___________________ |
This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. The mood of the city is:
2. At the hotel, Henry and Albertine sign the register as:
3. Marie's statement that Nector "has to have his candy" refers to:
4. Marie's statement that "somebody had to put the tears in your eyes" suggests:
5. When Nector appears to Lulu after his death she discovers:
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Examine the role of boundaries in Love Medicine. Considering the physical and psychological boundaries many characters face, choose three pivotal examples in the novel, and identify a possible statement the author makes through the examples.
Essay Topic 2
Consider the motif of water in Erdrich's novel. Choose three stories in which the motif of water features prominently, then connect each of these to a theme you've identified in Erdrich's work. What is the theme you have identified, and how does the motif of water support, showcase, or develop the theme?
Essay Topic 3
A character foil contrasts with the protagonist or another character in order to clarify or sharpen certain aspects of their personalities. Choose any two characters from the novel and describe the relationship between them as that of character foils. Identify any personalty traits they share or traits that show a contrast between them.
This section contains 344 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) |
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