My Antonia Test | Final Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 134 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

My Antonia Test | Final Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 134 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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 character in "Camille" does Jim consider most sympathetic?

2. To whom is Wick Cutter particularly nice?

3. Where does Jim stay when he is in Lincoln?

4. What does Jim tell Antonia's children about their mother when she was younger?

5. Where has Jim begun studying law and working?

Short Essay Questions

1. What part of Camille most affects Jim?

2. What does Jim see on the wall of the photographer's studio? How does this affect him?

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

4. Why does Jim believe he will never be a brilliant scholar?

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 feelings does Antonia share with Jim as they wait for the others to arrive at the river? How does Jim reassure her?

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

8. What causes Jim to reinterpret sections of Virgil's Georgics? How does he see a particular passage differently?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

One of the topics My Antonia explores is the role and impact of community on the individual. Discuss what the novel has to say about this topic. Cite several specific examples from the novel to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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