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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 is the name of the man Elizabeth finally gets to escort her after Roddy refuses?

2. Who delivers the news to Elizabeth that she is no longer engaged to Sir Belhaven?

3. Which of the following best describes Ian's home?

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

5. Which of the following aspects of marriage is most important to Elizabeth when she chooses a suitor?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

Essay Topic 2

When Elizabeth's parents died, she was raised primarily with the help of her elder brother, Robert, and her faithful servants. Fist, explain how Elizabeth's life was immediately impacted upon her parents' deaths. Then, compare / contrast the ways Robert and the servants affected her childhood. Which authority figure seemed to have the greatest impact on Elizabeth's upbringing?

Essay Topic 3

When Robert encounters Elizabeth and Ian in a romantic embrace, he challenges Ian to a duel. First, explain why Robert reacted so violently to his sister's embrace. Then, explain why Robert and Ian were unfortunately matched for the duel. Finally, describe the outcome of the duel, explaining which man was more severely injured, and how.

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