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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. Which of the following characters is so deeply humiliated at the party, that he leaves without turning back?

2. How does Marchman feel about Belhaven?

3. After the party, where does Ian ask Elizabeth to meet him?

4. Who does Ian beat mercilessly in cards at the party where he meets Elizabeth?

5. What type of man does Elizabeth think will give her the most independence in marriage?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Duncan?

2. Why is Elizabeth in danger of losing her home?

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

4. What is a duenna?

5. Why do Elizabeth and Lucinda unexpectedly arrive at the cottage in Scotland?

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

7. Why doesn't anyone come to Ian's defense with Lord Everly is accusing him of cheating?

8. How does Lord John Marchman react to Elizabeth after their first date together?

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

10. Who is Lord John Marchman?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Havenhurst is a place of extreme sentimental value to Elizabeth. First, describe the setting of Havenhurst. Then, explain why this place has such sentimental value to Elizabeth and what she alters in her marriage contract to ensure that it will always be hers. Finally, explain Ian's reaction to seeing Havenhurst for the first time. What does Ian's reaction tell the reader about this place?

Essay Topic 3

When Elizabeth is first being courted by her suitors, she alters much about herself in order to attract a wealthy mate. First, explain what Elizabeth changed or hid about herself in order to attract men. Why did Elizabeth feel that she could not show her true self in the quest for love? How did the men react to this altered version of Elizabeth's character? How does Elizabeth's alterations directly represent the role of women during this time in high society?

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