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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. In what season does Fiona suffer greatly from the grief caused by the loss of her friend Aubrey?

2. After how long did Grant's first adulterous affair end when the woman's husband was transferred to a different city?

3. What color is Aubrey's face said to be during the scene in Fiona's room at Meadowlake?

4. What action does Aubrey always take when Grant comes to visit Fiona?

5. What activity were Aubrey and his wife performing when Aubrey came down with the high fever that led to a coma?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Grant's history with smoking cigarettes and why is the timeline significant?

2. Which eras are included in the story of Grant and Fiona's marriage and how do you know?

3. What does Kristy say when Grant asks what is the matter with Fiona?

4. What event causes Grant to realize that Aubrey must be checking out of Meadowlake?

5. Describe an instance when Munro uses a war metaphor to indicate the two themes of danger and excitement.

6. What is significant about the way in which Grant's relationship with Jacqui ends?

7. How does Grant find out that Fiona is not feeling well?

8. Discuss an instance when Munro utilizes white space in order to magnify the emotional messages in a certain passage.

9. In what locations can Fiona and Aubrey generally be found on the grounds of Meadowlake?

10. What is "the most obvious" and "most necessary question" (293) mentioned by the narrator upon several occasions?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the instances of irony within the narrative of "The Bear Came Over the Mountain" and analyze Munro’s purpose for including each instance you discuss.

Essay Topic 2

Trace the characterization arc of Grant’s character within the story "The Bear Came Over the Mountain." Discuss whether Grant is a round or a flat character and whether he is a static or dynamic character.

Essay Topic 3

Explicate the theme of betrayal within "The Bear Came Over the Mountain." What is Munro’s message regarding betrayal and how do you know?

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