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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. How many times was Miep assaulted?

2. Who attacked the men with a scythe?

3. Who is the eldest Loewen woman?

4. According to Ona, what animals did she see playing?

5. Why did Miep need medication?

Short Essay Questions

1. How were the men discovered as the attackers?

2. Why are the women banned from the co-op?

3. Who is Scarface Janz?

4. Why did August come back to the colony?

5. Why did the women not receive counseling after the attacks?

6. What resulted from the initial vote among women?

7. What are the circumstances of August learning English?

8. What images did the women draw, and why?

9. What goals do the women want to achieve by leaving the colony?

10. Why was Ona a target for the rapists?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Contrast Women Talking with another piece of media about violence and a collective response to it. Cite at least one other source.

Essay Topic 2

Examine the portrayal of Mennonite culture and beliefs in the novel. In what ways are the women empowered in this book? How are they at a disadvantage?

Essay Topic 3

Choose two characters to compare and contrast. What opinions do they share? In what ways are they different? How does each character contribute a voice to the narrative?

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