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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. Why is Tony annoyed?
2. Why is John disappointed with the phone call?
3. In what style was the Abbey rebuilt?
4. What event is Brenda going to miss at Hetton?
5. Where is Hetton Abbey?
Short Essay Questions
1. How is it obvious that though Brenda thinks she is in control of the relationship between her and Beaver, he actually probably has more control over it?
2. How is it that John Andrew gets caught in the middle of the problems between his parents?
3. Why do you think Tony is unconcerned with Brenda spending time in London with her old social circle?
4. Briefly discuss the setting of Hetton Abbey.
5. How is John Beaver's social standing improving through his affair with Brenda?
6. How would you characterize John Beaver's idea of a relationship with a woman (including Brenda)?
7. Describe John Andrew's death.
8. How does it seem Mrs. Beaver is manipulating something between Brenda and John Beaver?
9. What do you think is a theme that is introduced in this first chapter?
10. How does it seem the women and men of the upper social class are portrayed in this chapter?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
One person is seldom to blame when adultery comes into a marriage. Discuss the following:
1. What factors push Brenda into adultery? Give examples.
2. What is Tony's part in why Brenda chooses to be unfaithful? Should he accept part of the blame? Give examples.
3. Do you think the way Tony treats Brenda after her request for a divorce is fair and honorable? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 2
In most relationships, each person is getting something out of the relationship, whether or not the relationship seems good. Discuss the following:
1. What do you think John Beaver is getting out of his affair with Brenda, especially considering he does not seem to particularly like Brenda.
2. What do you think Brenda is getting out of his affair with John, especially considering she does not seem to particularly find John all that interesting.
3. What is Tony getting out of the marriage with Brenda after she begins staying in London for great lengths of time?
Essay Topic 3
Tony is an aristocrat who is still immersed in the Victorian era. His wife, Brenda is the embodiment of the more modern times and beliefs. Discuss one of the following:
1. Discuss characteristics of the Victorian era and where those appear in the novel.
2. Discuss the characteristics of the post-Victorian and where those appear in the novel.
3. Compare and contrast the Victorian era with the post-Victorian era of the first several decades of the 20th century.
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