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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During their first meeting, what does Mrs. Beauchamp tell Charlotte that she wants Charlotte to tell her?
(a) Concerns over Belcour.
(b) Problems with John.
(c) Confidences about anything.
(d) Information about England.

2. How does Charlotte present herself to Mrs. Beauchamp the first time they meet?
(a) Charlotte lies about her life in England.
(b) Charlotte makes a fake appearance.
(c) Charlotte breaks into tears over her own unworthiness.
(d) Charlotte speaks of John very positively.

3. What does Charlotte wish for on the voyage to America?
(a) To stop crying.
(b) To eat decent food.
(c) To hear from her parents.
(d) To have John care for her.

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

5. On the day before his marriage, about what does John lecture Belcour?
(a) To put her on the boat back to England.
(b) To give Charlotte as little money as possible.
(c) To keep Charlotte away from Julia.
(d) To be kind to Charlotte.

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

7. On the day before his marriage, what message does John write to Charlotte?
(a) He wishes she would marry him.
(b) He feels bad about taking her from her home.
(c) He desires she give him the child to raise.
(d) He has no money to support her.

8. Why had Charlotte thought of going to New York?
(a) To get a doctor for the baby.
(b) To look for work.
(c) To find a way back to England.
(d) To throw herself at John's feet.

9. After John's six week active duty, what does he find when he visits Charlotte?
(a) Belcour in bed with Charlotte.
(b) Belcour breaking the news to Charlotte.
(c) Charlotte pacing the kitchen.
(d) Charlotte in labor.

10. What does Charlotte ask her parents to help her with in the letter composed after speaking to Mrs. Beauchamp for the first time?
(a) Advice with John.
(b) Correspondence for peace of mind.
(c) Help for her innocent baby.
(d) Money for food and shelter.

11. 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 has no money.
(c) He doesn't like her family.
(d) He doesn't trust his impulses any longer.

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

13. 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 numb.
(d) Charlotte is happy.

14. Why does Charlotte cry over her fate as Crayton makes his announcement before the voyage to America is over?
(a) Her fate will be better than she deserves.
(b) She dislikes John.
(c) Her fate will parallel La Rue and Belcour's relationship.
(d) She terribly misses England.

15. Why does Belcour think Charlotte should move to New York?
(a) To return to school.
(b) To find a doctor.
(c) To find a job.
(d) To enjoy society.

Short Answer Questions

1. What plans does Belcour have for Charlotte on the boat trip to America?

2. How does John react when Crayton makes his announcement before the voyage to America is over?

3. Of what does John convince Julia as Charlotte befriends Mrs. Beauchamp?

4. While Belcour distracts the uncle, what do John and Julia discuss?

5. During their first meeting, what plans do Charlotte and Mrs. Beauchamp make together?

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