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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Charles go to Dr. Grogan?
(a) To get the doctor to deny the rumors of his breakup.
(b) To see if he has lost his mind.
(c) To get his emotional support .
(d) To get him to go see about Ernestina.

2. What is Mrs. Endicott's Bible?
(a) Her weekly newspaper
(b) Her almanac
(c) Her horoscope
(d) Her accounts ledger

3. What does Charles' purse provide Sarah in Exeter?
(a) More little luxuries than she had ever had
(b) A roof over her head for one week
(c) A sense of indebtedness
(d) A reminder of her shame

4. What is Dr. Grogan's recommendation for Ernestina's treatment?
(a) Humor her in whatever she wants to do.
(b) Take her on a trip abroad.
(c) Send her to Bedlam.
(d) Send for her father.

5. After Ernestina goes back to sleep, what happens in the kitchen downstairs?
(a) Aunt Tranter finds Mrs. Fairley there.
(b) The men who have been searching for Sarah are there.
(c) Charles returns and demands his breakfast.
(d) Sam comes and leaves Mary crying at the kitchen table.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Charles observe about American women?

2. Why does Mrs. Endicott allow Charles to go up to Sarah's room?

3. What does Sam do after leaving Charles in his room at the Ship?

4. Why is Charles going to London?

5. What does Sarah say when Charles says he must break his engagement?

Short Essay Questions

1. What shocking revelation comes to Charles after he gets out of Sarah's bed?

2. Why does Charles escape a second time to London.

3. Explain Dr. Grogan's advice to Charles upon learning that Sarah is alive and expecting a visit from him.

4. Explain how Sarah finds life in Exeter.

5. What are the major events of the next day when Charles has returned from Exeter?

6. Is tearing himself away from Sarah in the old barn the last shock of the day for Charles? Explain.

7. How does Charles attempt to undo the damage done by being caught with Sarah by Sam and Mary?

8. What are the consequences of Charles' decision to break his engagement?

9. What is a bigger surprise to Charles than discovering that his prostitute has a baby?

10. In reality, what does Charles do when he pulls into Exeter and it looks like it is about to rain?

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