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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. For what is Christian gambling?

2. What has Susan Nonsuch done to Eustacia?

3. What is to have taken place that day?

4. For what are Mrs. Yeobright and Thomasin preparing?

5. How do Clym and Eustacia meet face-to-face?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Charley allow Eustacia to take his role in the play?

2. Describe Eustacia Vye.

3. Why does Thomasin want the wedding to go ahead under any circumstances?

4. Why does Susan Nonsuch stab Eustacia?

5. Why might be a reason for Mrs. Yeobright keeping the name of the other suitor from Thomasin?

6. Why is Mrs. Yeobright stunned by Clym's news?

7. Describe Egdon Heath.

8. What is Venn doing at the beginning of Chapter Two?

9. How does Thomasin end up in Diggory Venn's wagon?

10. What does Clym want to do after he and Esutacia marry?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The transformation of the odd reddleman into a desirable husband seems a little forced.

Part 1) Why?

Part 2) What is the reason for this change in the character?

Part 3) How does the author feel about the changes? How do you feel about the changes?

Essay Topic 2

Mrs. Yeobright dies.

Part 1) How? Why are they unable to save her?

Part 2) Whose fault is it?

Part 3) How does her death affect the other characters?

Essay Topic 3

Eustacia wants to escape the heath.

Part 1) Why?

Part 2) How does she plan on escaping?

Part 3) Do her plans work? Why or why not? How could she have handled this situation differently?

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