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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 facts about Ian is true?

2. In which city does Ian meet up with his long-lost grandfather?

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

4. Where does Alex's husband claim Elizabeth is on the evening Ian cannot find her?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. Who is the Dowager Duchess?

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

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

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

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

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

When Elizabeth is snooping around Ian's home, she finds a treasure box from his childhood. First, explain where Elizabeth found this treasure box, and why it was an unusual place for a lady of her standing to be snooping. Then, explain what items Elizabeth found stored in the treasure box and why Ian had kept these items for all these years. Finally, describe Ian's reaction to seeing the treasure box again. What explanation does he give to Elizabeth for keeping it hidden all this time?

Essay Topic 3

After Elizabeth saves Ian Thornton from a potential duel with Lord Everly, she meets him outside the party, alone. First, explain how Ian Thornton reacts to Elizabeth's feminine charms at the party. Then, explain how Elizabeth responds to Ian's proposals. Finally, compare / contrast Elizabeth's external and internal feelings about Ian Thornton. How does she represent her feelings for him, and how do these representations compare / contrast with her internal, private feelings about him?

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