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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. Why does Joseph become angry with Augusta when she insists that he go to the park and NOT the bank on the holiday?

2. Why does Hugh tell Edward that his mother is looking for him?

3. What is Tonio's plan to ruin the Mirandas' plan?

4. What does Tonio do at the ratting that intrigues Micky?

5. How does Augusta get invited to the Duchess' costume ball?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Augusta now manipulating in Part 2, and why?

2. What does Micky do to Seth in Part 1, Chapter 5? Why?

3. How does Maisie come back into the picture in Part 1, Chapter 2? Who is she with? What happens with her and Hugh?

4. Why has Hugh come back from America in Part 2? (Be specific as to his goals.)

5. What more does Hugh know about Peter's drowning in Part 1, Chapter 3, now that he has corresponded with Albert Cammel, the fourth boy that was swimming that day?

6. What is the setting of the novel, and how does it affect the storyline immediately?

7. What kind of a character is Seth? Be sure to mention his business acumen and religious beliefs.

8. What transpires about marriage and taking care of oneself between Maisie and April in Part 1, Chapter 3?

9. What happens between Micky and Augusta in the church? What is the significance of their conversation?

10. Why does Hugh go to the Greenbourne's for a job?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The relationship between father and son is often a complex one. Analyze the relationships between Edward and Joseph, Micky and Papa, Hugh and Tobias (his father). Are they weak or healthy? How do the relationships mold the sons into the men that they become?

Essay Topic 2

Why is the brothel a major setting of the novel? What really takes place there beyond the obvious sexual and gambling activities?

Essay Topic 3

Nora is perhaps the most selfish of the selfish characters. Compare her to Augusta. Which of the women is truly the most selfish? How does Augusta somewhat redeem herself, and Nora never does?

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