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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. Why is Jim disappointed when he visits Black Hawk?

2. Who is suspicious of Jim's visits to Lena?

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

4. What is occurring on the farms when Jim goes to visit Widow Steavens?

5. What is Jim constantly reminded of during his time at the university?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Jim's grandmother react to Jim attending dances at the Fireman's Hall? How does Jim respond?

2. How do Mr. and Mrs. Cutter respond to the incident in the Cutters' home between Jim and Wick?

3. 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.?"

4. How does Jim mark his transition to manhood in this chapter?

5. How does the Polish violin teacher attempt to determine Jim's intentions with Lena? How does he react to Jim's response?

6. What is symbolic about Jim and Antonia talking at Mr. Shimerda's grave site?

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

8. What events occur when Jim visits Antonia?

9. Who proposes to Lena? How does she respond?

10. Describe Wick Cutter.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Shimerda family is complex. Discuss:

1) the personalities of each of the characters

2) the ways that they influence each other

3) the impact of the collective family on the story line.

Cite several specific examples from the novel to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

My Antonia is divided into four distinct books. Compare and contrast two of the books in this novel. Focus on:

1) the plot development

2) character development

3) themes presented in the book

Cite several specific examples from the novel to support your ideas.

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