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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. Jarvis has given Almeda ______________________.

2. How long is school in session each year?

3. Almeda lives in a ________________ society.

4. What is the name of the local newspaper in town?

5. How long has Jarvis Poulter been in town?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the author symbolize how Almeda is out of touch with what goes on in the town, even near her own home?

2. What news about Almeda and Jarvis is printed in the local paper?

3. What role did Almeda assume for her father after her mother died?

4. How does the author indicate Almeda's social standing in the town?

5. For what reason does Almeda visit her doctor?

6. What happens when Almeda decides to make grape jelly one day?

7. Can Almeda envision herself in the role of a wife?

8. How is Almeda conflicted by the possibility of Jarvis' asking her to go for a ride in the country?

9. To what can Almeda attribute part of her ill feelings this morning?

10. Whose death also occurs close to Almeda's?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The role of women is a main topic addressed in this story. Explain the theme that extends throughout the story. What is the presumed role of women in Canada during the 1880s? Explain by giving examples.

Essay Topic 2

Create a brief character study on Jarvis. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him--if anything--at this point in his life?

Essay Topic 3

Explain the significance of the story's title. What did the author mean by calling the play MENESETEUNG? Why didn't she simply call it ALMEDA? Cite an example to support your answer.

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