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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 claim about Ian does Robert make upon returning home?

2. What scene does Ian recreate for Elizabeth on their wedding day?

3. What does Ian realize he must do if he wants to marry Elizabeth?

4. What does the investigator dislike most about Ian?

5. Which of the following men apologizes to Elizabeth for shaming her two years previously?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Elizabeth react to the news that she is now engaged to Ian instead of Belhaven?

2. How does Elizabeth react when it is time for her and her husband to retire for the evening after their wedding ceremony?

3. What new things does Elizabeth learn about Ian after they are married?

4. What is Elizabeth's initial reaction to Montmayne?

5. What does Elizabeth's private investigator report to her on the morning of her wedding?

6. What does Ian realize he must do if he wants to marry Elizabeth?

7. Who demands that Elizabeth leave Ian's cottage and return to Havenhurst at once?

8. How was Ian's family killed?

9. What stipulations does Elizabeth make before accepting her engagement to Ian?

10. How does Ian react when Belhaven tries to monopolize Elizabeth's time at the ball?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

Throughout the novel, Elizabeth finds herself frequently confused about her feelings about Ian. Choose two examples of scenes in which Elizabeth is confused about her feelings. What prompts the confusion in each of these scenes? How does Elizabeth get to the bottom of her feelings and desires? What message do you think McNaught is attempting to give the readers about the mentality of women at the time in which this novel is set? Do you agree with this message? Why or why not?

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