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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 Whitney discover has lost its charm in Chapter 10?

2. Why does Whitney become nervous at spending so much time with Nicolas?

3. Why is Whitney determined to return home in Chapter 5?

4. Who does Whitney's father wish for her to meet in Chapter 9?

5. Clayton promises to allow Whitney to go free if she does what?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Martin tell Lady Anne about Whitney's betrothal in Chapter 12?

2. Why does Clayton wonder if Whitney fell off her horse during their race intentionally?

3. Describe Whitney at the opening of the novel.

4. Why does Clayton believe that Whitney pursues Paul?

5. In Chapter 20, what item does Margaret ask Clayton about, and what does this require Clayton to later explain to Whitney?

6. What is Whitney thrilled about in Chapter 10?

7. How does Whitney get Paul to propose to her in Chapter 14?

8. How does Paul feel about Whitney at the beginning of the book?

9. How are Whitney's plans to ride to the picnic with Paul ruined in Chapter 12?

10. In Chapter 12, what does Paul tell Whitney the day after the picnic?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How have the leads grown throughout the novel? What allowed them to grow?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the love triangle between Whitney, Clayton and Paul. What are the dynamics of the relationships? How does Clayton view Paul and vice versa? What are Whitney's feelings for these two men?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the relationship between Whitney and Paul. How does it change throughout the novel? How do Whitney's feelings for Paul differ from the beginning of the novel and the end of their engagement? What does Whitney like about Paul? What does she realize about him in the end?

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