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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. With whom is Wick Cutter constantly in conflict?

2. What does Wick Cutter do before leaving for Omaha that Grandmother Burden finds suspicious?

3. What keeps Jim from visiting Antonia?

4. What is the basis of the plot in the play "Camille?"

5. What character in "Camille" does Jim consider most sympathetic?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What events occur when Jim visits Antonia?

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

5. Describe Jim and Antonia's relationship after 20 years have passed

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

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

8. How does Jim describe the experience of going to the theatre?

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

10. Describe Larry Donovan from Jim's perspective.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

My Antonia takes place over a time span of nearly 50 years. Discuss the impact of time on the plot and characters in the novel. 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

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.

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