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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 adjectives best describes Duncan?

2. Which of the following men is Valerie betrothed to?

3. What does Elizabeth sell in order to fund her getaway with Robert?

4. What does Ian offer to buy from Elizabeth's uncle out of anger?

5. What does Elizabeth think motivated Ian's engagement proposal?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is the Dowager Duchess?

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

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

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

5. Why does Ian offer to buy Elizabeth's uncle's house?

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

7. Why does Elizabeth prefer to marry an older man?

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

9. How does Elizabeth prepare for her escape from Ian with Robert?

10. How was Ian's family killed?

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

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.

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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