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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 strange behavior does Elizabeth act out over dinner with Sir Belhaven?

2. Who is Lucinda?

3. After touring the cottage, what opinion does Elizabeth have about Ian?

4. After breakfast with Ian, where does Elizabeth run to cry?

5. During their argument at Jake's house, what does Elizabeth threaten Ian with?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens during the duel between Ian and Robert?

2. How does Elizabeth's friend, Alex, react when Elizabeth's uncle arranges three dates for her with three different suitors?

3. What rumors does Valerie begin to spread about Elizabeth and Ian?

4. How does Elizabeth trick Sir Frances Belhaven into thinking that she is not marriage material?

5. Who is Duncan?

6. Why does Elizabeth's family decide that it is time for her to be married?

7. How does Elizabeth react when she realizes that her traveling group has left without her?

8. Why does Elizabeth think that Valerie tricked her into meeting Ian at the greenhouse?

9. What do Elizabeth and Ian discuss over their first meal together in the cottage?

10. What does the mysterious note that Elizabeth receives tell her to do?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The title of the novel, "Almost Heaven" comes up during a conversation in the Epilogue. What was this conversation about? What is the significance of the speaker who utters the words "Almost Heaven"? Based on the context of this conversation, do you find this to be an appropriate title for the novel? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

After Elizabeth saves Ian Thornton from a potential duel with Lord Everly, she meets him outside the party, alone. First, explain how Ian Thornton reacts to Elizabeth's feminine charms at the party. Then, explain how Elizabeth responds to Ian's proposals. Finally, compare / contrast Elizabeth's external and internal feelings about Ian Thornton. How does she represent her feelings for him, and how do these representations compare / contrast with her internal, private feelings about him?

Essay Topic 3

When Ian was on trial for murder, Elizabeth rushed home to be at his side. First, explain how Elizabeth managed to convince the jury of Ian's innocence. Then, explain Ian's reaction to Elizabeth's testimony. How does Ian's reaction to the testimony reflect back to his feelings about his family dog after the house fire? What does this reaction tell the reader about Ian's character?

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