Part I: Identification:  Choose 7 of the 10 quotations and identify author and title of the work (1 pt).  Then in two or three sentences explain the significance of the lines (why the lines are especially important to the work and/or how they relate to one of our course themes). (4 pts.). (7x5=35 total points) 

Part II: Essay: Choose 1 of 2 questions and answer in an essay.  (65 total points).  Make sure to plan your answer before writing it.  Begin your answer with a brief introduction and clear thesis statement that forecasts your answer, and then develop your thesis with organized paragraphs that include topic sentences, use specific references to the texts, and have clear analysis which explains your answer to the question or addresses the topic.  Take time to proofread your answer before you turn it in. 

Each question we ask will relate to one of our course themes (democracy, industrialization, civil war, Darwinism, the new woman). In order to prepare for this part of the test, review the themes and think about which of the works you've read would best help you answer questions about these themes (prepare to connect 5 or 6 works to each theme).  Feel free to annotate the texts.  You may use all books and handouts for this portion of the test, but not class notes.

You should also review your class notes and e-mails to make sure you have a good understanding of some of the key concepts we've discussed (i.e., naturalism, socialism, modernism, sublimation, etc.).