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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 does Mrs. Sucksby explain Sue's continued absence?

2. Why did Richard want to get rid of Agnes?

3. What does Sue find on the floor of the soft room?

4. What does Maud think is possible after the money is claimed?

5. Who is the daughter of Marianne Lilly?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the key developments in this chapter?

2. Describe Maud and Sue's first interaction.

3. How does Maud react to being at the house on Lant Street and how does Richard react to Maud's accusations?

4. What story about Maud does Richard and Mrs. Sucksby reveal to Maud?

5. How does Sue begin her return to sanity and eventual escape?

6. What happens when Maud finally escapes?

7. How does Sue feel about Maud, who was partially responsible for Sue being in the asylum?

8. Describe the murder of Richard.

9. Briefly describe Sue's experience in the insane asylum.

10. Describe Maud and Richard's wedding night.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Sue's journey back to Briar is made in the light. Maud has scraped the paint from the windows of the library to let in the light. In the light of the fire, truth has at last conquered the darkness and fog of ignorance.

1. What do you think is meant by this statement? Use examples from the book to support your answer.

2. Do you think the truth will always come out in life? Why or why not?

3. Do you think light and truth will always conquer darkness? Does good always triumph? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Maud tells Sue she is a good girl, and Sue reminds herself that she carries the bad blood of her mother.

1. What do you think Sue means by this idea? Use examples from the book to support your answer.

2. Do you believe that children can be bad because their parents are bad? Why or why not?

3. Do you believe people's personalities are influenced more by their upbringing or their DNA? Explain your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Maud's uncle has visited the sins of her mother on Maud and cast her aside.

1. What do you think is meant by this statement? Use examples from the book to support your answer.

2. Do you think people are often judged by the actions or background of their parents? Why or why not?

3. Do you think DNA can influence someone to become a certain person? Why or why not?

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