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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 does Chatterton's friend say the opium allays?

2. Who helped Charles when he collapsed in the restaurant?

3. What does Harriet say interests her about the film?

4. Who does Philip not trust?

5. What are the doll's limbs held together with?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Flint's opinion on modern day literature?

2. In what way do Charles and Vivien view Chatterton's papers differently?

3. How does Charles die?

4. How does Philip promise to help Vivien?

5. Why does Edward claim he does not like the Chatterton portrait?

6. Describe the painting George picks up in the shop.

7. What is wrong with the tea Wallis makes Meredith?

8. How does Harriet persuade Vivien to give her Chatterton's papers?

9. How does Harriet persuade Cumberland to authenticate her painting?

10. How does Harriet act during Charles' funeral service?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Aside from the main characters, examine the way the author uses the other characters in the book. When does he introduce and take them away from the story? What effect does it have on the story?

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

What are the main turning points of the novel? How does Ackroyd develop his story to get to each turning point? What happens to the story after a major turning point?

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