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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. What is the name of the gardens that Charles enters?

2. Who does Harriet tell that Vivien is secretive?

3. What alcoholic drink does Harriet make for herself?

4. What was the name of Seymour's assistant?

5. Which of the following is the surname of one of the gallery owners?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Joynson suggest Chatterton can make them rich?

2. How does Harriet react when Charles mentions that she copied Harrison Bentley's plots for her novels?

3. What does Flint think about Chatterton's handwriting?

4. What inspired Chatterton to write?

5. What does Edward think about Charles' portrait?

6. What is the problem with Charles' portrait?

7. Describe Chatterton's upbringing.

8. What does Philip find out about Harriet in this chapter?

9. Why does Charles hesitate about accepting Harriet's proposal to write her memoirs?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Replace the play's London setting with one of the following cities:

1. New York.

2. Paris.

3. Chicago.

What new meaning would the new setting give the book? How important is setting for developing meaning in a story?

Essay Topic 2

Examine the novel's chronological setting.

1) What were the main concerns during the 1990s? How does the author express these concerns?

2) How would the author have to change the novel if it were set in today's society?

Essay Topic 3

Pick two characters from the novel and discuss their goals and motives. Do they achieve their motives? Do they share similar goals and motives with other characters? Do their goals clash with other characters? How do the characters goals and motives affect their interaction with each other?

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