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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. What does Almeda think she would be if Jarvis were to ask her for a drive in the country?

2. Who is the author of MENESETEUNG?

3. Section 2 explains the _________________ in the town.

4. Almeda's family's home sits on what street?

5. Which of the following does Almeda not prefer to do?

Short Essay Questions

1. From where does the narrator glean information about daily life in Almeda's town?

2. What would it mean if Jarvis were to escort Almeda to church some evening or Sunday instead of just walking her home?

3. Why does Almeda now live alone?

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

5. What is Almeda shocked by the woman's body and whose help does she enlist?

6. What is Almeda's favorite topic to write about?

7. Who is Queen Aggie and what is her role in the town?

8. How does the author write Section 6 of the story?

9. How is Almeda described based on the photo of her inside her book?

10. What is the symbolism of Almeda's poem?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author provides the perspective of Almeda's view of the world throughout the story. Choose two situations in the book which also involve other characters and create a brief synopsis of how they viewed the same situations.

Essay Topic 2

MENESETEUNG is a classic story of metamorphosis and empowerment. What does that classification entail? Why does this story fit into this category? Explain.

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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