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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Reflecting on David, the narrator feels

2. The narrator's body remembering how to canoe and dive signals

3. What does the narrator do before leaving the cabin?

4. What new rule does the narrator perceive for herself?

5. At the start of the chapter the narrator theorizes about the concept of

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Consider the ideas of power and powerlessness in the novel. What might Atwood be communicating about the actions and responsibilities of the powerful? What might she suggest about the powerless? Write an essay in which you explore Atwood's message about the powerful, the powerless, or both.

Essay Topic 2

The lake features prominently in Atwood's story. What associations or connotations does the narrator give the lake? How has the lake played an important role in her life and the lives of her family members?

Essay Topic 3

The narrator describes one part of herself as "missing." What other instances in the book suggest that something or someone is "missing," and what is significant about this term? Discuss the connotations of the word and a possible message Atwood might reveal through the concept of "missing" people, places, or things.

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