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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 personal items does Gwendolyn give to her mother so that she can sell them and earn extra money?

2. How does Gwendolyn feel about gambling?

3. Who is Rex?

4. According to Mrs. Davilow, what two options are available as a profession for Gwendolyn?

5. What does Gwendolyn notice about Grandcourt during the ball?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the main reason behind Lydia's desire to marry Grandcourt?

2. What is Anna like in comparison to Gwendolyn once they reach their mid-twenties?

3. Why does Gwendolyn react coldly when Grandcourt tells her that he is going out of town shortly after their engagement?

4. Why is Anna a little disappointed to hear of Gwendolyn's engagement?

5. What does Gwendolyn request of Grandcourt during their conversation about getting married?

6. How does Gwendolyn feel about Grandcourt after the ball?

7. What does Daniel tell his uncle right after he finds the girl at the river?

8. How does Gwendolyn react when she enters her family's new rented house in Offendene?

9. How does Lydia react when Grandcourt asks her to return his diamonds?

10. What are the two reasons that Gwendolyn regrets losing her money gambling?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast two male characters from "Daniel Deronda".

Essay Topic 2

The character of Gwendolyn is often described (particularly at the beginning of the novel) as self-centered and spoiled. In contrast, write a well-reasoned paper that discusses 1) how those traits are actually positives in Gwendolyn's character and 2) how those traits would be viewed more as positives if Gwendolyn were a man. Make sure to use specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 3

Select a character from the list below. Then examine three major choices that the character made in the play, and what those choices reveal to the reader about that him or her.

1) Gwendolyn

2) Daniel

3) Rex

4) Grandcourt

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