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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 kind of problem does Harriet tell Charles she has?

2. What kind of hat does Harriet wear?

3. Where does Charles know Andrew Flint from?

4. What does Harriet say Charles writes like?

5. How does Mrs. Leno describe Charles' haircut?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Edward think about Charles' portrait?

3. Why does Harriet fear her memories?

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

5. Why does Charles not take money for the books?

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

7. Describe Pat.

8. Why does Pat give away the painting?

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

10. What does Harriet fear?

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 problems does Charles' generation face? How are the problems for Charles' generation different from the problems Chatterton's generation faced? Identify and discuss a problem facing your generation.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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