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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 Antonia tell Jim she believes is her purpose in life?

2. What does Frances Harling say is wrong with Jim?

3. How does Tiny make her fortune?

4. How does Larry Donovan's manner change when he is with women?

5. Why does Jim stop attending the dances at the Fireman's Hall?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Jim think it is ironic that Antonia's marriage failed?

2. Describe Larry Donovan from Jim's perspective.

3. Summarize the story Rudolph tells about the Cutters.

4. Describe Antonia's preparations for marriage.

5. Describe Jim's visit to Black Hawk in this chapter

6. Summarize the story of Antonia and Larry Donovan's failed attempt at marriage (as told by Widow Steavens).

7. How does Cleric Gaston interpret Virgil's line "Primus ego in patriam mecum . . . deducam Musas", or, "for I shall be the first, if I live, to bring the Muse into my own country.?"

8. How does dancing with Lena differ from dancing with Antonia in Jim's mind?

9. How does Jim react to Antonia when he comes to visit her after many years?

10. Describe the changes in Tiny Soderball's life from the point that Jim last saw her to present

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

One of the themes My Antonia explores is the relationship between humans and the land. Discuss what the novel has to say about this theme. Cite several specific examples from the novel to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 2

One of the themes My Antonia explores is perseverance. Discuss what the novel has to say about this theme. Cite several specific examples from the novel to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 3

The influence of men on Antonia's development is a recurring topic in My Antonia. Select two of the following men and discuss the relationship between him and Antonia. Focus your discussion on the ways the the man does or does not influence her development in a positive way. Cite several specific examples from the novel to support your ideas.

1) Jim

2) Ambrosch

3) Mr. Shimerda

4) Larry Donovan

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