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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 Gwendolyn think that she must do if she is going to win spectacularly?

2. Who is Rex?

3. Why does Gwendolyn have to leave the city and the gambling so suddenly?

4. What club does Gwendolyn join with Reverend Gascoigne?

5. What do Catherine's parents threaten to do if she marries Herr Klesmer?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In contrast to what she originally believed, what does Mirah quickly learn about her brother and sister when she runs away from her father?

3. Why does Mr. Lush encourage Grandcourt to seek Catherine Arrowpoint's favor?

4. How does Rex react to Gwendolyn's rebuff of his confession of love?

5. Why does Mrs. Davilow think that Gwendolyn must leave home and get a job?

6. What does Grandcourt think that he needs to do in order to gain Gwendolyn's forgiveness as he learns that Gwendolyn has left town before he has had the opportunity to propose?

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

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

9. What does Daniel tell Sir Hugo about Grandcourt's reaction to the proposed settlement?

10. What does Mirah believe about her brother and sister when she runs away from her father?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

The character of Fanny has a complicated role in the novel. Using three specific examples of her actions, write an essay discussing why she is a respectable person; or why she is not a respectable person.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss at least three reasons why a female author would write under a male pen name and what influence if any, the reasons would have on the reader.

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