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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 objects is NOT hidden in Ian's childhood treasure box?

2. What does the investigator dislike most about Ian?

3. How does Ian's grandfather react to seeing him after so many years away from home?

4. Where did Ian have Robert sent after their duel over Elizabeth's honor?

5. How does Ian react to seeing the items Elizabeth has removed from his treasure box?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. How was Ian's family killed?

10. Why does Elizabeth constantly chide Ian about his spending habits?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When Ian Thornton is accused of cheating at a card game, Elizabeth immediately jumps to his defense. First, explain why Ian Thornton is accused of cheating at the game. Was Lord Everly telling the truth about Ian, or was he trying to save his own reputation? How can you tell? Then, explain how Elizabeth used her intelligence and wit to save Ian Thornton from a potentially dangerous duel. What was the direct result of Elizabeth meddling in Ian Thornton's life?

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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