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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. Who does Ian insult, scaring the man away from Elizabeth for the duration of the ball at his home?

2. What is Ian's grandfather doing when he must wait impatiently before rushing off to find Elizabeth?

3. What does Robert show to Elizabeth in the hopes of proving his violent stories?

4. Why doesn't Elizabeth tell Ian that she is planning to leave him?

5. Upon returning home with her new husband, what is the first question that crosses Elizabeth's mind?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Elizabeth discover hidden in a tree house near Ian's cottage?

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

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

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

5. What does Duncan tell Ian about Elizabeth's circumstances after she leaves the cottage?

6. How does Ian react when he sees Havenhurst for the first time?

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

8. How was Ian's family killed?

9. How does the news from the private investigator affect Elizabeth's decisions on her wedding day?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

After her parents' deaths, Elizabeth made her debut into high society. First, describe the way Elizabeth was trained for her appearance in society. Then, describe the way high society initially greeted Elizabeth. Was she accepted into high society, or shunned? How can you tell? Give at least two examples from the text to support your argument.

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

Elizabeth's financial standing plays a large role in the discussion of what type of wife she will make. First, explain Elizabeth's financial situation. How did she find herself in this financial position? Then, explain how Elizabeth's financial situation affects her during the courting and engagement process. Finally, explain how Ian permanently altered Elizabeth's finances by marrying her.

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