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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 the special relationship between Charles and Mrs. Hawkins?
2. What is Charles' plan for maintaining distance from Sarah.
3. What annoying habit did Aunt Tranter have which causes Ernestina consternation?
4. Upon whose word does Mr. Forsythe, vicar of Lyme, rely to recommend Sarah?
5. Why is Mrs. Poulteney shocked to hear that Sarah is walking on Ware Commons?
Short Essay Questions
1. In Lyme, by some strata of society, Sarah Woodruff is known as the French lieutenant's whore. Ernestina has another name for her. Why and what is it?
2. What is the vicar's explanation for the fact that Sarah speaks French when Mrs. Poulteney is shocked at the idea?
3. What warning does Ernestina give Mary about Sam?
4. How does Mrs. Poulteney attempt to stir up trouble for Mary during the visit in her drawing room?
5. How does Sarah insist that the county is filled with women who are outcasts?
6. What had prompted Charles and Ernestina to come to Lyme Regis?
7. Describe the conflict in Ernestina over her desire to have a husband and children.
8. Why does Sarah suggest that she will not leave Lyme Regis?
9. What is Charles' delusion as he rides up the drive to his uncles estate?
10. Sarah is described as not beautiful by any standards. What is it that captivates Charles so much when he first sees her face?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Did you find Knowles' literary gimmicks a bit confusing? Write your opinion about Knowles' bringing in the 20th century occasionally in his story, his multiple scenarios for the same scene, and putting himself into the story as different characters.
Essay Topic 2
Look up information about the Dorset region of England and write about the sea coast in the area of Lyme Regis. Describe it as it is today and mention any changes in the area since the Victorian era.
Essay Topic 3
Write an essay about class systems in society. Do you believe there are still such differences today? Do you believe that all men are really created equal?
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