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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. After John's wedding, what does Belcour tell Charlotte for three months?

2. What does Charlotte ask her parents to help her with in the letter composed after speaking to Mrs. Beauchamp for the first time?

3. What excuse does Mrs. Beauchamp present to speak with Charlotte for the first time?

4. What does Belcour think of John marrying Charlotte?

5. During their first meeting, what plans do Charlotte and Mrs. Beauchamp make together?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to Crayton and La Rue's relationship after they settle in America?

2. What is ironic about the life Mrs. Crayton leads compared to Charlotte's life?

3. What is Charlotte's mental state after settling in New York?

4. What is ironic about the timing of Charlotte's letter arriving to her parents?

5. Why does Charlotte fall behind on her rent?

6. Why does John become upset about his relationship with Julia?

7. Why would John make arrangements with Belcour for Charlotte?

8. Concerning Julia and Charlotte, what internal struggles does John face?

9. What is the mood as the travelers arrive in New York?

10. What motive would Belcour have in interfering with Charlotte's letters?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the strongest theme in the novel?

Essay Topic 2

What is the overall mood of the novel?

Essay Topic 3

How is "Charlotte Temple" typical of the genre of a seduction novel?

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