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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 does Mr. Morel injure?
2. What is Mr. Heaton's occupation?
3. When the novel begins, how long have the Morels been married?
4. What quality of Miriam's is Paul drawn to?
5. Where do the girls that Paul makes friends with work?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Mrs. Morel feel about her baby when it is born?
2. What does the time period of Sons and Lovers tell us about domestic abuse in the novel?
3. Describe Paul's general appearance and personality.
4. Why is Mr. Morel upset that William has an office job?
5. What happens in "Paul Launches into Life" that causes Mr. Morel to become physically hurt?
6. Compare the jobs that Paul and William have to that of Mr. Morel and explain why there is such a difference.
7. What is Mr. Morel's reaction to Arthur's birth?
8. Why does Mr. Morel blame Mrs. Morel for their fight?
9. What are the similarities between Paul and Miriam?
10. In what ways does William become successful?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Describe the depiction of sexuality in Sons and Lovers. What made it so controversial when it was published?
Essay Topic 2
Which characters in the novel seem to lack love and validation in their relationships? How do they seek to achieve love and validation?
Essay Topic 3
Describe the relationship between Mr. and Mrs. Morel and their children. Use evidence to support your beliefs about why their relationships are this way.
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