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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. How does Sentiment's magazine portray Harding?

2. What does the narrator say will probably happen to Eleanor if she goes to visit Bold?

3. What time is it when Harding meets with Sir. Abraham?

4. About how old is Sir Abraham?

5. A second newspaper article published about Harding what the last of how many leaders in the paper?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Eleanor decide to visit Bold at the beginning of Chapter 11 "Iphigenia"?

2. Why does Bold suspect that he is to blame for the article in the newspaper that slanders Harding?

3. What happens when Eleanor tells Mary that she cannot marry Bold?

4. Why does Harding plan to sell his furniture when he resigns?

5. How does Bold feel when he reads about Harding in a magazine called "The Almshouse"?

6. What is Grantly's idea for how Harding can remain employed?

7. How does Tom seem to feel about his position at the newspaper?

8. Why does Grantly assume that Bold wants to drop the changes against Harding?

9. Why does Harding decide not to spend his second day in London in his hotel?

10. How does Bold react when he comes home and finds Eleanor there crying?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explore the author's use of names throughout the book. What are some of the telling names he gives his characters? Why do you think he uses the obvious names? For at least three characters, explain what you think he is trying to convey to his readers with these names. Use examples from the text to support your answers.

Essay Topic 2

Explore the theme of mixed motives found in the book. Who in the novel seems to have mixed motives? Cite at least three characters who have mixed motives and explain what they are? What does the author seem to be saying about the nature of mankind by giving his characters mixed motives?

Essay Topic 3

Look at the author's use of Greek mythology in the novel. Where can you see references to it? Why do you think the author includes these references to ancient Greek mythology? Was is surprising to see these references in a book about the Christian church?

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