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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. What shocks Charles during his interview with Mr. Freeman?
(a) Mr. Freeman tells Charles that Ernestina is adopted.
(b) Freeman suggests decreasing Ernestina's dowry.
(c) Freeman offers him a job in his business.
(d) Freeman offers to buy Charles a title.

2. Where does Charles go after leaving Sarah?
(a) To his hotel room
(b) To the carriage depot
(c) To a church
(d) To find Sam

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

4. What is Charles' attitude toward Sam when he returns after his night out?
(a) He regards Sam as a real friend unlike his friends at the club.
(b) He thanks Sam for helping him escape being seen by Mrs. Rogers.
(c) He tells Sam to take that insolent look off his face.
(d) He warns Sam about being too nosey.

5. How does Charles explain his separation from Ernestina when he visits the club.
(a) He says she is at home visiting her father and gave him the night off.
(b) He says he is on parole while she takes the Dorset waters.
(c) He says he had pressing business in London but she wanted to stay in Lyme.
(d) He says she is too busy planning the wedding.

Short Answer Questions

1. After leaving the brothel, what does Charles do?

2. What causes Ernestina to be unable to sleep?

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

4. What does Knowles say modern society has destroyed by throwing over the aura of mystery about sex?

5. What is in the letter from Dr. Grogan?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe what Dr. Grogan gives Charles to read.

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

4. Explain Mr. Freeman's reaction to the news that Charles will probably not fall heir to a title.

5. What transpires with Charles and his friends at the club?

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

7. How does Knowles discuss the reason for Sam and Mary going to the barn?

8. What advice does Dr. Grogan give Charles in a letter?

9. Describe the events after Charles leaves Lyme and goes back to Exeter.

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

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