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

2. When John goes to break-up with Charlotte after meeting Julia, how does Charlotte react to John's guilt?
(a) She is relieved.
(b) She puts him to bed.
(c) She goes into shock.
(d) She cries hysterically.

3. How does Charlotte present herself to Mrs. Beauchamp the first time they meet?
(a) Charlotte makes a fake appearance.
(b) Charlotte lies about her life in England.
(c) Charlotte breaks into tears over her own unworthiness.
(d) Charlotte speaks of John very positively.

4. Days after Charlotte develops a fever, what does Belcour do?
(a) Finds John.
(b) Goes to the port to get her parents.
(c) Meets a farmer's daughter and leaves Charlotte.
(d) Gives Charlotte extra money.

5. How does Charlotte react when Crayton makes his announcement before the voyage to America is over?
(a) Charlotte is shocked.
(b) Charlotte questions La Rue and Belcour separately.
(c) Charlotte is happy.
(d) Charlotte is numb.

Short Answer Questions

1. When John goes to break-up with Charlotte after meeting Julia, how does Charlotte greet him?

2. After John's wedding, what does Belcour do for three months?

3. Where does a soldier suggest Charlotte go when she arrives in New York?

4. According to Charlotte, why does she not kill herself?

5. How does John meet Julia?

Short Essay Questions

1. What information does Charlotte include in her letter to her parents?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. Why does Mrs. Beauchamp befriend Charlotte?

10. Why does Charlotte cry when the boat arrives in America?

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