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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. How many of Mordecai's siblings died when they were younger?

2. Where do Grandcourt and Gwendolyn go yachting?

3. How does Mordecai react to Daniel's kindness upon finding him a place to live?

4. What do the Cohens think about Mordecai reuniting with his sister?

5. Who owned the chest that Daniel is now inheriting?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Mordecai say about the Mrs. Cohen's older daughter when Daniel first asks about her?

2. What does Mordecai predict will happen after Mirah first gives her father money?

3. What does Daniel tell his mother when he first sees her?

4. What does Gwendolyn tell Sir Hugo about what Grandcourt has left her?

5. As their marriage sours, what does Grandcourt tell Gwendolyn in relation to Lush dining with them?

6. How does Rex react to the news that Gwendolyn's husband has drowned?

7. What does Sir Hugo confess to Daniel about his reason for keeping Daniel's parentage in secret for so long?

8. How does Gwendolyn react to Grandcourt being upset about how she conducts herself around Daniel?

9. Why does Daniel think that Hans' love for Mirah will not result in a long-lasting relationship?

10. What does Sir Hugo think about Gwendolyn and Daniel after Grandcourt passes away?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Using supporting text from the book, write a well-reasoned essay discussing whether the character of Gwendolyn is capable of loving anyone.

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

Gwendolyn has a pattern of convincing herself out of responsibility for certain actions, as well from choices she makes that have negative or harsh consequences. Given that pattern of hers, discuss why Gwendolyn is actually completely at fault for Grandcourt's death, using the text to support your thesis.

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