The Well of Loneliness Test | Final Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 159 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Well of Loneliness Test | Final Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 159 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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. After Stephen publishes her second work, why does Jonathan suggest Stephen travel abroad?

2. Why does Stephen dislike Jonathan's friend, Valerie Seymour?

3. After falling in love with Mary, what does Martin propose to do to remedy the conflict with Stephen?

4. What name does Mary give her newly rescued dog?

5. What is the name of Mademoiselle Duphot's blind sister, whom Stephen and Mary visit after returning from Orotava?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Stephen react when Martin Hallam writes to tell her that he has moved to Paris?

2. What is Stephen's life like two years after leaving Morton?

3. How does Raferty prompt Stephen to return home to Morton?

4. How does Mary feel when she learns that Martin is in love with her?

5. What important connections does Mary make at Valerie Seymour's Christmas party the year after she moves to Paris?

6. Why did Madamoiselle Duphot return to Paris after living for many years in England?

7. What gossip begins to emerge about Stephen and Mary while they are on their first vacation together?

8. How does Adele's wedding affect Stephen emotionally?

9. Why does Martin threaten to leave Paris soon after he meets Stephen there?

10. What type of tour does Brockett give to Stephen once she arrives in Paris, and what is Stephen's reaction to the tour?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When Stephen first met Angela, there was a mixed reaction to the relationship from Stephen's closest friends. First, describe Angela Crossby's character and explain why Stephen was so drawn to her romantically. Then, choose two characters that had opposing views about Stephen's relationship with Angela and explain those views here. What did some characters believe was positive about Stephen's love for Angela? What worried some characters about the effect Angela could have on Stephen's life? In the end, whose advice did Stephen listen to when addressing her relationship with Angela Crossby?

Essay Topic 2

Angela Crossby is an interesting character that helps to illuminate the way money affects society during the time that this novel is set. First, describe Angela Crossby's financial standing at the time when she first meets Stephen. Then, describe Angela's family history with money. How did her family's decisions affect her financial standing today? Then, explain how finances have affected Angela's romantic life, including her marriage and her relationship with Roger Antrim. How have finances affected Angela's relationship with Stephen, either positively or negatively?

Essay Topic 3

After moving to Paris, Stephen and Mary make a very close group of friends who share in their same lifestyle. First, describe three members of the group of friends. What lessons about homosexuality do Mary and Stephen learn from this new group of friends? What does each of the women, both Stephen and Mary, gain from having a group of openly gay friends in Paris? How does the feeling of camaraderie shape Stephen's view of herself and of her relationship with Mary?

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