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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Montraville bribe a school teacher?

2. How does John think Charlotte's parents will react when they return?

3. If John cannot get Charlotte to sail with him, what does he hope happens to him?

4. At the end of their first meeting, what does John beg of Charlotte?

5. Why does Belcour waylay La Rue?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How is La Rue characterized at the beginning of the novel?

3. How does the military connect characters in the book?

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

5. How does John manipulate Charlotte?

6. How does the setting contribute to the tone of the novel?

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

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

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

10. Why is Charlotte's family history important?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In what way is John Montraville to blame for Charlotte's downfall and demise?

Essay Topic 2

What is the strongest theme in the novel?

Essay Topic 3

What stereotypical statements or beliefs demonstrate the setting of this novel?

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