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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. What happens to Lucy when she sees Eldridge arrive at the party without Charlotte?
(a) She begins praying.
(b) She screams.
(c) She goes into shock.
(d) She swoons.

2. Who gives Charlotte a note after the party?
(a) Du Pont.
(b) The town's minister.
(c) Mr. Temple.
(d) John Montraville.

3. Of what does Belcour convince La Rue during their first meeting?
(a) To sail to Ameria with him.
(b) To give him money.
(c) To leave La Rue behind.
(d) To lie to her headmistress.

4. What does Lucy tell Eldridge about his family?
(a) His son and wife are dead.
(b) His son has helped.
(c) His wife is traveling to find him.
(d) His son has raised the money.

5. About what does Lucy pray to God after Eldridge arrives home without Charlotte?
(a) For John to marry Charlotte.
(b) For Charlotte not to have a daughter.
(c) For her to find Charlotte.
(d) For La Rue to return Charlotte.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does John get Charlotte to agree to travel to America when she makes her final stand to stay?

3. How does Henry pay down his debt?

4. What does John persuade Charlotte concerning his death?

5. How long does Montraville pine for Charlotte after seeing her in Chichester?

Short Essay Questions

1. What internal struggle does John immediately have concerning Charlotte?

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

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

4. Why is Charlotte's family history important?

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

6. Why does Charlotte warn John not to abandon her in America?

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

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

9. Why would Charlotte's grandfather have such difficulty in breaking the news of Charlotte's elopement?

10. Why does Lucy pray to God for Charlotte?

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