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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. Whom does Fred want to find in Part 1, Section 7?
2. In Part 1, Section 3, who invites Fred up to his office during a downpour at a gathering?
3. Who has offered Fred a post at Cambridge?
4. What kind of family does Fred come from?
5. What adjective does the Provost use to describe Holcombe?
Short Essay Questions
1. According to Fred In Part 1, Section 7, why is he writing Daisy? Why is the letter out of line with Fred's usual reasoning?
2. Recalling Daisy's childhood described in this section, where do Daisy and her mother shop? How does her mother earn a living? How does Daisy contribute to their support?
3. In Part 2, Section 9, where does Daisy seek employment? Describe the job applicants' waiting room.
4. Who does Fred Fairly meet on his way to his room? What is their conversation about?
5. Describe the artwork that is above the Great Gate.
6. Explain how accepting Christianity on faith is contrary to Fred's education.
7. What are the two great distinctions of St. Angelicus?
8. In Part 2, Section 11, who tries to commit suicide by jumping into the Thames? What is the outcome of the attempt?
9. At the beginning of Part I, Section 5, what decision is Fred about to act on concerning his father? Why is this a difficult decision?
10. What name does the suicidal patient call Daisy? What does he ask Daisy to get for him?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Dr. Matthews is both a fan and critic of the Fellows . 1) Discuss these two sides of his relationship with the Fellows. 2) How do the Fellows view Dr. Matthews? Give details for support.
Essay Topic 2
The story opens with a stormy scene. The road to Cambridge has been strewn with willow branches. 1) Discuss an analogy that can be drawn between the strewn willow branches and Daisy's life. 2) How does the storm foreshadow a change in Fred's life?
Essay Topic 3
At the end of the story, it seems that "fate" has brought Fred his wish for being with Daisy. Discuss fate's role in bringing the two face to face at the end of the story.
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