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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. As Charlotte reads the note she received after the party, how does she react?
(a) Her emotions changed.
(b) Disgusted.
(c) Unmoved.
(d) Her feelings are hurt.

2. How does Eldridge react to George's efforts at helping him with Lewis's loan?
(a) He goes into a three-week delirium.
(b) He is hopeful.
(c) He is excited.
(d) He is unsure of the situation.

3. For what is Henry Temple known?
(a) His bright ideas.
(b) His generosity.
(c) His wealthy medical practice.
(d) His sharp tongue.

4. Why did Lt. Eldridge borrow money from Mr. Lewis?
(a) To pay hospital bills.
(b) To get his daughter a dowry.
(c) To get his son an army commission.
(d) To build an orphanage.

5. What does Henry tell Lucy after he arrives at the party without Charlotte?
(a) To destroy the note.
(b) To bear it like a Christian.
(c) To prepare to travel to America.
(d) To forget Charlotte.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Montraville meets Charlotte in Chichester, what does he give her?

2. How does Du Pont cheer up Charlotte after she agrees to go to America?

3. Why does Charlotte read the note she receives after the party?

4. What does the note that Charlotte receives after the party specifically say?

5. At the end of their first meeting, how does Charlotte respond to John?

Short Essay Questions

1. What type of family does Henry Temple marry into?

2. How does John manipulate Charlotte?

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

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

5. How does Charlotte perceive the evening at La Rue's "cousin's" house, and what does this say about Charlotte?

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

7. How does Charlotte behave foolishly concerning La Rue?

8. What sort of note does Montraville give Charlotte?

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

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

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