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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. After his six weeks of active duty, why does John question his ability to be with Julia?
(a) He met another woman while he was gone.
(b) He doesn't trust his impulses any longer.
(c) He doesn't like her family.
(d) He has no money.

2. After John's marriage and lack of response to Charlotte, from whom does Charlotte want help?
(a) John.
(b) Her mother.
(c) Mrs. Beauchamp.
(d) Belcour.

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

4. Who is Julia Franklin?
(a) A wealthy and attracive socialite.
(b) A servant for Charlotte.
(c) John's daughter.
(d) John's former mistress.

5. Why does Belcour think Charlotte should move to New York?
(a) To find a doctor.
(b) To find a job.
(c) To enjoy society.
(d) To return to school.

Short Answer Questions

1. What argument does Charlotte design to give Mrs. Crayton after her landlord leaves?

2. As Charlotte speaks to Mrs. Beauchamp for the first time, what upsets Mrs. Beauchamp?

3. After John's wedding, what does Belcour tell Charlotte for three months?

4. Before the voyage to America is over, what does Col. Crayton do?

5. How does John meet Julia?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Belcour interfere with John and Charlotte's relationship?

2. Why does John become upset about his relationship with Julia?

3. What motive would Belcour have in interfering with Charlotte's letters?

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

5. Why does Mrs. Beauchamp befriend Charlotte?

6. Concerning Julia and Charlotte, what internal struggles does John face?

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

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

9. What is ironic about the timing of Charlotte's letter arriving to her parents?

10. How does Charlotte move Belcour?

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