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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Richards receive a letter from after throwing the money in the fire?

2. Who does the Reverend say wrote the first remark?

3. Which of the following couples stands to speak?

4. What does Mr. Stephenson write that the Richards' honesty is beyond the reach of?

5. Why does Mr. Richards not want to cash the checks?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the novel's dialogue. How does the author's dialogue contribute to the following areas:

Character

Setting

Plot

Essay Topic 2

Identify the main themes of the story. In what way are these themes relevant to the time period? How does the author use character and setting to express these themes?

Essay Topic 3

Choose one of the following and discuss how it affects the tone of the novel and helps to express character and theme:

Setting

Point of view

Structure

Language

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