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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The second time Montraville sees Charlotte in Chichester, whom is she with?
(a) Her French teacher.
(b) Her brother.
(c) His father.
(d) An old millitary friend.

2. What is Lt. Eldridge's life story?
(a) Is a minister and frequently travels.
(b) Gave money to an investor who lost it all.
(c) Worked in the mines and now has poor health.
(d) Served in the navy, is married and has two children.

3. When Charlotte goes to the meeting to say good-bye to John, what does she say she is sacrificing?
(a) Love to duty.
(b) Joy for sadness.
(c) Kindness for hurt.
(d) Pain for pleasure.

4. On the way out of the party, whom do La Rue and her guest run into?
(a) Mr. Temple.
(b) John Montraville.
(c) Du Pont.
(d) The town's minister.

5. At the end of their first meeting, what warning does John remember?
(a) His boss' to stay in line.
(b) His father's warning to marry for money.
(c) His wife's to be serious.
(d) His teacher's to study more.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Lt. John Montraville and Belcour are in Chichester, where are they en route?

2. During John and Charlotte's first meeting, what best describes John?

3. Why did Lt. Eldridge borrow money from Mr. Lewis?

4. If John cannot get Charlotte to sail with him, what does he hope happens to him?

5. How does Eldridge react to George's efforts at helping him with Lewis's loan?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do the physical descriptions of John Montraville and Belcour set the tone for the novel?

2. What internal struggles does Charlotte develop concerning John and La Rue?

3. Why would Rowson intend this book for "sober matrons" daughters?

4. How is La Rue characterized at the beginning of the novel?

5. How do the Temples' plans for a birthday party for Charlotte build suspense?

6. What sort of note does Montraville give Charlotte?

7. What is the purpose of Rowson giving information about "Content"?

8. What does La Rue's actions foreshadow about her involvement in Charlotte's life?

9. Why is Charlotte so ecstatic over the note Du Pont gives her from her parents?

10. How does the military connect characters in the book?

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