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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. Whose engagement proposal forces Elizabeth to leave Ian's cottage and return home?

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

3. After their engagement, what does Elizabeth frequently chastise Ian about?

4. When Elizabeth enters the ball with her escort, how do the other guests react?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Why is Ian's relationship with his grandfather so strained?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

When Ian was on trial for murder, Elizabeth rushed home to be at his side. First, explain how Elizabeth managed to convince the jury of Ian's innocence. Then, explain Ian's reaction to Elizabeth's testimony. How does Ian's reaction to the testimony reflect back to his feelings about his family dog after the house fire? What does this reaction tell the reader about Ian's character?

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