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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is waiting for Eldridge when he arrives at the Temples' home?
(a) The Temples and guests.
(b) Charlotte and John.
(c) La Rue and Charlotte.
(d) Lucy, alone.

2. What name does La Rue call Charlotte in reference to the note she receives after the party?
(a) Hussy.
(b) Coward.
(c) Darling.
(d) Prude.

3. Whose house does La Rue claim is hosting the party she attends?
(a) Her cousin.
(b) Her boss' daugther.
(c) Her husband.
(d) Her mother.

4. Who gives Charlotte a note after the party?
(a) John Montraville.
(b) Du Pont.
(c) Mr. Temple.
(d) The town's minister.

5. What do Lt. John Montraville and Belcour do in Chichester?
(a) Get in a fist fight.
(b) Watch Charlotte Temple.
(c) Mostly just sleep.
(d) Call their wives.

Short Answer Questions

1. During his first meeting with La Rue, what best describes Belcour?

2. Whom does Eldridge credit giving joy to his life?

3. What is Belcour's ulterior motive in persuading La Rue to sail to America with him?

4. At the end of their first meeting, what does John beg of Charlotte?

5. Who is La Rue's boss?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do the Temples' plans for a birthday party for Charlotte build suspense?

2. What is the importance of Montraville and Belcour having completely opposite moral standards?

3. What internal struggle does John immediately have concerning Charlotte?

4. Why would Henry discharge Eldridge's debt?

5. Why would Rowson intend this book for "sober matrons" daughters?

6. How does money become an immediate symbol in the novel?

7. How is Charlotte's youth and inexperience shown through her actions?

8. How do the physical descriptions of John Montraville and Belcour set the tone for the novel?

9. What is the purpose of Rowson giving information about "Content"?

10. How does John manipulate Charlotte?

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