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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. What is Sarah's explanation for lying about Varguennes?
(a) That when she went to him she saw him with a prostitute.
(b) That she had not lied but had not tried to stop the rumors.
(c) That she wanted to kill herself.
(d) That she hated all men for a time after he left.

2. What does Sarah say when Charles says he must break his engagement?
(a) Does that mean you will marry me?
(b) You wouldn't be happy with that innocent girl anyway.
(c) I never thought I would hear you say that.
(d) I ask nothing of you. I am to blame.

3. How does Dr. Grogan threaten Charles?
(a) That he will help Ernestina sue for breach of promise and see charles ruined.
(b) That he will sign the papers sending Charles to the insane assylum.
(c) That if he does not leave within the hour he will return with the largest horse whip he can find.
(d) That he will tell everyone what Charles has done if he doesn't leave Lyme.

4. What is Dr. Grogan's recommendation for Ernestina's treatment?
(a) Send for her father.
(b) Take her on a trip abroad.
(c) Humor her in whatever she wants to do.
(d) Send her to Bedlam.

5. What discovery does Charles make that hits him like a thunderbolt?
(a) That he had not wanted to make love to Sarah.
(b) That Sarah had planned his seduction carefully.
(c) That he is free to leave Sarah forever.
(d) That Sarah is a virgin.

Short Answer Questions

1. What gimmick does Knowles use as an ending of the story in Chapter 44?

2. What happens after Charles puts out the fire on Sarah's blanket when coals pop from the fireplace?

3. What kind of morning greets Charles as he begins his walk to meet Sarah?

4. After leaving the brothel, what does Charles do?

5. Why is Sarah out of the flat when the baby is crying?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain Dr. Grogan's advice to Charles upon learning that Sarah is alive and expecting a visit from him.

2. Why does Charles escape a second time to London.

3. Explain Mr. Freeman's reaction to the news that Charles will probably not fall heir to a title.

4. How does Knowles discuss the reason for Sam and Mary going to the barn?

5. Describe the events after Charles leaves Lyme and goes back to Exeter.

6. In reality, what does Charles do when he pulls into Exeter and it looks like it is about to rain?

7. What effect does Charles' gift to Ernestina have on her, even after she is upset that he did not bring flowers?

8. Why does Sarah, the prostitute, put her clothes back on?

9. Explain the significance of Sarah's only smile at Mrs. Poulteney after she questions the old lady's relationship to God.

10. Describe what Dr. Grogan gives Charles to read.

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