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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. When George learns his father cannot repay Mr. Lewis' loan, what does George do to try and help?

2. According to the narrator, what turns girls' heads?

3. As Lt. John Montraville and Belcour are in Chichester, where are they en route?

4. What surprises Henry about Eldridge's debt?

5. At the end of their first meeting, how does John feel about a union with Charlotte?

Short Essay Questions

1. What internal struggle does John immediately have concerning Charlotte?

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

3. How does John manipulate Charlotte?

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

5. How does La Rue bully Charlotte one more time before they begin traveling to America?

6. What type of family does Henry Temple marry into?

7. Why is Charlotte's family history important?

8. What is the purpose of Rowson giving information about "Content"?

9. How do the Temples' plans for a birthday party for Charlotte build suspense?

10. Why does La Rue urge Charlotte to read Montraville's note requesting a meeting?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the significance of the chapter title, "Which People Void of Feeling Need Not Read"?

Essay Topic 2

Look at Belcour's actions. What were his worst interactions with others?

Essay Topic 3

Why did Charlotte's death follow the message or theme of the novel? Why was her death necessary?

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