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

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

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

4. What does La Rue warn Charlotte about if she reneges going to America?
(a) Du Pont will remove Charlotte from school.
(b) Her parents will not take her back.
(c) John will ruin her parents' reputations.
(d) La Rue will not get married.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Why does Mr. Lewis demand an instant repayment of his loan to Eldridge?

4. After hours of a fruitless search, what message does Du Pont receive?

5. During his first meeting with La Rue, what best describes Belcour?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What is the importance of Montraville and Belcour having completely opposite moral standards?

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

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

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

7. How does Charlotte behave foolishly concerning La Rue?

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

9. Why is Charlotte's family history important?

10. Why does Lucy pray to God for Charlotte?

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