I took my english exam today, i just think it was a bit much to do in 1.75 hours. Here is how it went
15 points- 30 multiple question common exam, no big deal
40pts- 2 "short" answer questions
1. Please explain using specific examples from class, literature, and elsewhere, A. How to actively reject simple definitions and B. what some of the effects this rejection might have, both in literature and the rest of life.
2. Please define both America and American literature, in depth. Additionally, please explain why this is so difficult to do.
And then for 45 pts....
Explain, in great depth, how you would allegorize the story of Arthur Millers writing the Crucible. Explain why you, as an author, might choose to allegorize anything in the first place...
So he wanted the 2 short answers to be about 2 pages each, and the essay pushing 6.
Well i did manage to finish the first question, and most of the essay. But time ran out! I just feel like this was unfair with the amount of time we had to do this. Every other student i spoke with had the same problem. What are your thoughts? Is this a bit much for a midterm?