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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Belcour bribe Charlotte's servant to do?
(a) Prevent Mrs. Beauchamp from coming to the house.
(b) Intercept letters she writes.
(c) Keep Charlotte in the house.
(d) Buy Charlotte's groceries.

2. After three months of marriage, what has Crayton found out about La Rue?
(a) La Rue is vain and bad-tempered.
(b) La Rue cannot have children.
(c) La Rue lied about being a good cook.
(d) La Rue constantly cheats on him.

3. Why does John not marry Julia after he convinced her he is not taking advantage of her affection?
(a) He wishes to send Charlotte back to England first.
(b) He feels it inhumane to marry her while Charlotte is expecting his baby.
(c) He has no money because he cares for Charlotte.
(d) He cannot gain her father's trust.

4. Who takes care of Charlotte while she is seasick on the voyage to America?
(a) La Rue.
(b) Belcour.
(c) John.
(d) Rich Col. Crayton.

5. Who is Julia Franklin?
(a) A wealthy and attracive socialite.
(b) John's daughter.
(c) John's former mistress.
(d) A servant for Charlotte.

6. What plans does Belcour have for Charlotte on the boat trip to America?
(a) To move in on her.
(b) To send her back to England.
(c) To make her a household servant.
(d) To persuade her to marry John.

7. After his six weeks of active duty, why does John question his ability to be with Julia?
(a) He met another woman while he was gone.
(b) He doesn't like her family.
(c) He doesn't trust his impulses any longer.
(d) He has no money.

8. After John's wedding, what does Belcour do for three months?
(a) Arranges Charlotte's trip to England.
(b) Avoids Charlotte.
(c) Drops in on Charlotte.
(d) Brings Charlotte food.

9. When Charlotte writes to her parents after speaking to Mrs. Beauchamp for the first time, what does she tell them?
(a) She confesses her guilt.
(b) She is abused in America.
(c) She needs money.
(d) She distrusts them.

10. Days after Charlotte develops a fever, what does Belcour do?
(a) Goes to the port to get her parents.
(b) Finds John.
(c) Gives Charlotte extra money.
(d) Meets a farmer's daughter and leaves Charlotte.

11. How does Charlotte react when Crayton makes his announcement before the voyage to America is over?
(a) Charlotte questions La Rue and Belcour separately.
(b) Charlotte is shocked.
(c) Charlotte is happy.
(d) Charlotte is numb.

12. What does Belcour think of John marrying Charlotte?
(a) That he could marry better.
(b) That Charlotte will not stay with him.
(c) That he will not marry her.
(d) That Charlotte will die before they reach America.

13. What argument does Charlotte design to give Mrs. Crayton after her landlord leaves?
(a) They came to America with the same prospects.
(b) They are still friends.
(c) They made a promise to care for each other.
(d) They are both women.

14. After Charlotte's landlord leaves, what does she decide to do?
(a) Ask Julia for help.
(b) Catch a boat back to England.
(c) Walk to New York and beg Mrs. Crayton for help.
(d) Find Belcour for her money.

15. How does Charlotte react to the news of John's marriage?
(a) Laughs and cries simultaneously.
(b) Tries to commit suicide.
(c) Runs out the door.
(d) Screams, faints and takes to her bed.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Charlotte speaks to Mrs. Beauchamp for the first time, what upsets Mrs. Beauchamp?

2. Upon meeting him, what does Rich Col. Crayton think of Belcour?

3. On the day before his marriage, what does John state he wants for Charlotte?

4. When John goes to break-up with Charlotte after meeting Julia, how does Charlotte greet him?

5. What does Mrs. Beauchamp admit to Charlotte the first time they meet?

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