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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. Which poet helped Harriet publish her first two books?

2. What does Meredith say he is capable of enduring?

3. What university did Mary study at?

4. What city do Philip and Charles travel to?

5. What does Vivien say is the only thing Edward ever does?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Charles find the original owner of the Chatterton portrait?

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

4. What is the problem with Charles' portrait?

5. What does Edward think about Charles' portrait?

6. Describe Flint's work.

7. How does Charles ease Harriet's mind?

8. What do Harriet and Sarah discuss at Sarah's house?

9. Describe Chatterton's upbringing.

10. Why does Harriet fear her memories?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

What are the arguments for and against forgery? What are Ackroyd's opinions on forgery and how does he express them? Do you agree or disagree with Ackroyd's opinions?

Essay Topic 3

Examine the book's reception in three different countries including the country in which the book was written. How does each country's opinion about the book differ? Was the book more influential in one country than another? If so, why?

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