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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. What does the old man sell Philip?
(a) A brochure about Chatterton.
(b) A photograph of Chatterton.
(c) A book of Chatterton's poetry.
(d) A biography of Chatterton.

2. Which of the following words best describes Harriet's novel?
(a) Spiritual.
(b) Mournful.
(c) Epic.
(d) Gothic.

3. What religious figure does Harriet compare herself to?
(a) Lazarus.
(b) Judas.
(c) Jesus.
(d) John the Baptist.

4. What does Mr. Leno ask Mrs. Leno to come and be?
(a) Mother.
(b) Sister.
(c) Mistress.
(d) Nurse.

5. What was the name of Chatterton's invented monk?
(a) Frederick Pohl.
(b) Kelvin Janus.
(c) David Howells.
(d) Thomas Rowley.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Chatterton sell to London magazines?

2. What is the name of the book Charles eats on the train?

3. Who is the plaque that Philip finds dedicated to?

4. What name is Thomas Chatterton also known as?

5. What did Vivien work as in Cumberland?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the problem with Charles' portrait?

2. Describe Chatterton's upbringing.

3. Why does Pat give away the painting?

4. What does Harriet fear?

5. Why does Harriet fear her memories?

6. What is special about St. Mary Redcliffe Church?

7. Why does Mary refuse to write Harriet's memoirs?

8. Why does Harriet want to go to the art gallery?

9. Why is Charles happy that Chatterton's handwriting looks like it was written between 1790 and 1830?

10. What does the elderly man say to Charles on the phone?

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