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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. According to Charlotte, why does she not kill herself?
(a) She has her baby.
(b) She is a Christian.
(c) She misses her parents.
(d) She loves John.

2. What does Belcour think of John marrying Charlotte?
(a) That Charlotte will not stay with him.
(b) That he will not marry her.
(c) That he could marry better.
(d) That Charlotte will die before they reach America.

3. How does Belcour react when Crayton makes his announcement before the voyage to America is over?
(a) Belcour is stoic.
(b) Belcour is angry.
(c) Belcour is relieved.
(d) Belcour is saddened.

4. After John's six week active duty, what does he find when he visits Charlotte?
(a) Charlotte in labor.
(b) Belcour in bed with Charlotte.
(c) Charlotte pacing the kitchen.
(d) Belcour breaking the news to Charlotte.

5. During their first meeting, what does Mrs. Beauchamp tell Charlotte that she wants Charlotte to tell her?
(a) Problems with John.
(b) Confidences about anything.
(c) Concerns over Belcour.
(d) Information about England.

Short Answer Questions

1. During their first meeting, what plans do Charlotte and Mrs. Beauchamp make together?

2. Why had Charlotte thought of going to New York?

3. After John's marriage and lack of response to Charlotte, how has Charlotte's anguish left her?

4. How does Charlotte react when Crayton makes his announcement before the voyage to America is over?

5. When Charlotte tries writing to her parents after speaking to Mrs. Beauchamp for the first time, what are the results?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Charlotte fall behind on her rent?

2. How is Charlotte's situation different than a wife whose husband ignores her?

3. Why would John make arrangements with Belcour for Charlotte?

4. What arrangements does John make for Charlotte with Belcour?

5. What is ironic about the life Mrs. Crayton leads compared to Charlotte's life?

6. Why does Charlotte make the decision to go the Crayton household and not the Franklin household?

7. What is the mood as the travelers arrive in New York?

8. What is Charlotte's mental state after settling in New York?

9. How does Charlotte move Belcour?

10. Why would Mrs. Beauchamp devise a front to meet Charlotte?

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