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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 does Elizabeth agree to give to Ian in exchange for financial support for her home in Havenhurst?

2. Traditionally, who are the first people to retire after a wedding ceremony?

3. When Ian cannot find Elizabeth after meeting with her family, where does he go to pass time?

4. Where does Elizabeth discover Ian's childhood treasure box?

5. What is Ian doing when Elizabeth leaves the cottage to accept her engagement?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who is the Dowager Duchess?

3. What rumor does Ian spread about Elizabeth at the ball, changing her status in high society?

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

5. What explanation does Robert give to Elizabeth about his disappearance when he returns to Havenhurst?

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

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

8. How does Elizabeth feel about shopping at the town markets?

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

10. How does Ian convince Elizabeth's family to let him marry her?

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

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 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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