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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. At the end of their first meeting, how does Charlotte respond to John?
(a) She invites him to meet her parents.
(b) She cries about his rudeness.
(c) She wavers about seeing him again.
(d) She immediately jumps at his suggestions.

2. At the end of their first meeting, what does Charlotte agree to?
(a) To run away with him.
(b) To kiss him.
(c) To leave him alone.
(d) To meet John again.

3. When George learns his father cannot repay Mr. Lewis' loan, what does George do to try and help?
(a) Duel.
(b) Find an extra job.
(c) Marry a wealthy woman.
(d) Stay away from Mr. Lewis.

4. Why does Belcour waylay La Rue?
(a) He needs her advice.
(b) He has fallen in love with her.
(c) He is an unkind man.
(d) He wants to help her.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Lucy when she sees Eldridge arrive at the party without Charlotte?

2. Why does Montraville bribe a school teacher?

3. About what does Lucy pray to God after Eldridge arrives home without Charlotte?

4. What does La Rue do at church?

5. Where is Eldridge sent when he cannot repay Lewis' loan?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Lucy pray to God for Charlotte?

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

4. How does money become an immediate symbol in the novel?

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

6. How does Charlotte behave foolishly concerning La Rue?

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

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

9. Why would Henry discharge Eldridge's debt?

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

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