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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 is Sarah's reaction to Charles' guilt?
(a) She says she cannot believe he is like Mrs. Poulteney.
(b) She says all she wants is his happiness.
(c) She calls him stupid and behind the times.
(d) She accuses him of being like the French Lieutenant.

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

3. Why is Charles going to London?
(a) To inform Ernestina's father of the changes in his fortune.
(b) To collect money for travel to Europe.
(c) To hire a lawyer to get rid of Mrs. Trotter.
(d) To hire another manservant.

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

5. What happens when Sam comes to Charles' hotel room?
(a) He demands money from Charles.
(b) He gives Charles a black eye.
(c) He resigns as Charles' servant.
(d) He agrees to go abroad with charles.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Charles do when Sam comes into his room the following morning?

2. What metaphor does Charles use to describe his guilt of lying about Sarah?

3. What is Charles' attitude toward Sam when he returns after his night out?

4. What does Knowles say that the Victorians had thrown at them night and day in the same way we have sex thrown at us today?

5. What gimmick does Knowles use as an ending of the story in Chapter 44?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Charles' actions after leaving the Freeman mansion.

2. After Charles cannot locate Sarah, even with private detectives, what action does he take?

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

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

5. What effect does Charles' gift to Ernestina have on her, even after she is upset that he did not bring flowers?

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

7. Explain the significance of Sarah's only smile at Mrs. Poulteney after she questions the old lady's relationship to God.

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

9. What happens in the Tranter house that day?

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

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