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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. Why is Vivien not at the art gallery?

2. What do the doctors think may have happened to Charles?

3. What is Charles reading at the beginning of this chapter?

4. What is the title of the book Flint is reading in the hospital?

5. What has Edward brought for his father?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Harriet get what she wants from Vivien?

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

3. How is Charles at the beginning of the ninth chapter?

4. What does Mary do while Wallis and her husband watch the fire?

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

6. Why is Chatterton excited about his life at the beginning of Chapter 13?

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

8. What does Wallis think about George and Mary Meredith?

9. How does Philip help Vivien and Edward after Charles death?

10. Where are all the characters when Charles dies?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose one of the following and examine what it expresses about mid- to late-19th century society.

1) The Meredith marriage.

2) Wallis' portrait.

3) The servant's child.

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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