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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. What is Ernestina's reaction to the flowers Sam delivers from Charles?

2. What are the two obsessions of Mrs. Poulteney?

3. What news does Ernestina give Charles on his return?

4. What does Charles observe inside the house?

5. How does the bright day affect Charles?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the indications of Charles as an eligible bachelor before his engagement to Ernestina?

2. Describe Charles' reaction to the expected visits with the prim Victorian ladies of Ernestina's acquaintance.

3. Describe the nature of the surprise Ernestina and Charles plan for Aunt Tranter.

4. What saves Charles from having to explain why he has been playing with fire?

5. Sarah is described as not beautiful by any standards. What is it that captivates Charles so much when he first sees her face?

6. What had prompted Charles and Ernestina to come to Lyme Regis?

7. What is Charles' delusion as he rides up the drive to his uncles estate?

8. When a search party is formed to find the missing Sarah, how does Charles know she is still alive?

9. What is the promise Sarah extracts from Charles when they meet at the Undercliff?

10. What warning does Ernestina give Mary about Sam?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the novel, there are several references to the relationship between the wealthy and their servants. The servants at Winsyatt let their true feelings about Charles come out after he is disinherited from his uncle's title. Sam grows tired of Charles' joking and his condescension. Write an essay about how servants in a household are good judges of their employer's character.

Essay Topic 2

Write a short story about Mrs. Poulteney in heaven. In the story she should be bossy and strict just as she was on earth. Use your imagination to let her real character show through her white robes and angel wings. Also use your imagination about what St. Peter might do with a woman like that.

Essay Topic 3

In the novel, Aunt Tranter's only concern about Sam and Mary is whether they truly are in love and plan to marry. Charles, however, is held him to a much higher standard of behavior. Write an essay about your feelings toward double standards.

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