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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. How does the loan Mr. Lewis gave Lt. Eldridge earn a due date?
(a) Eldrdige attempts to date Lewis' sister.
(b) Eldridge pays off other loans but refuses to give Lewis any money.
(c) Eldridge learns that Lewis enjoys Lucy's company with no intention of marrying.
(d) Eldridge gains wealth but will not pay Lewis voluntarily.

2. What do Lt. John Montraville and Belcour do in Chichester?
(a) Mostly just sleep.
(b) Call their wives.
(c) Get in a fist fight.
(d) Watch Charlotte Temple.

3. Who is Mlle La Rue?
(a) The town's disorderly drunk.
(b) A traveling salesperson.
(c) A nurse at a local hospital.
(d) One of Du Pont's teachers.

4. How does Du Pont cheer up Charlotte after she agrees to go to America?
(a) With flowers.
(b) With a note from her parents.
(c) With a special dinner.
(d) With a pep talk.

5. Why does Mr. Lewis demand an instant repayment of his loan to Eldridge?
(a) Eldridge marries Lewis' sister.
(b) Eldridge forces Lewis to marry Lucy.
(c) Eldridge bans Lewis from his household.
(d) Eldridge punches Lewis.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Belcour's ulterior motive in persuading La Rue to sail to America with him?

2. The second time Montraville sees Charlotte in Chichester, whom is she with?

3. At the end of their first meeting, how does John feel about a union with Charlotte?

4. After reading the note concerning Charlotte's whereabouts, what does Du Pont recall?

5. For what is Lt. Eldridge imprisoned?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why is Charlotte's family history important?

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

4. How is Charlotte's youth and inexperience shown through her actions?

5. How does La Rue bully Charlotte one more time before they begin traveling to America?

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

7. Why would Henry discharge Eldridge's debt?

8. Why does Lucy pray to God for Charlotte?

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

10. What can readers infer about Mlle La Rue from her activities of flirting at church and her behavior at a "cousin's" house?

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