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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 John not marry Julia after he convinced her he is not taking advantage of her affection?

2. How does Charlotte present herself to Mrs. Beauchamp the first time they meet?

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

4. What does Mrs. Beauchamp admit to Charlotte the first time they meet?

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 make the decision to go the Crayton household and not the Franklin household?

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

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

4. In what condition does Charlotte walk to New York?

5. How does Charlotte plan her trip to the city as she is pregnant?

6. How does Mrs. Beauchamp's actions concerning Charlotte indirectly characterize her?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the strongest theme in the novel?

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

How do the changing seasons align with characters' actions and plot development?

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