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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. What is Knowles' description of Charles as a palaeontologist?

2. What is Charles' thinking as he passes through the vast estate?

3. What imagery does Knowles insert at the point in the conversation where Sarah admits to ceasing her cruelty with the lieutenant?

4. Dr. Grogan says he knows more about ________ than what goes on in Sarah's mind.

5. What rests on a table at the bay window of Dr. Grogan's house?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the attitude of the staff at Winsyatt castle about Charles and his uncle, Sir Robert?

2. What is the promise Sarah extracts from Charles when they meet at the Undercliff?

3. What does Charles say to Sarah about morality?

4. What does Dr. Grogan tell Charles about trying to help Sarah?

5. When Charles and Sarah meet, how does Charles explain his agreeing to come?

6. Sarah is described as not beautiful by any standards. What is it that captivates Charles so much when he first sees her face?

7. How does Sarah insist that the county is filled with women who are outcasts?

8. What kind of day is it when Charles fist meets Sarah Woodruff alone?

9. What is the vicar's explanation for the fact that Sarah speaks French when Mrs. Poulteney is shocked at the idea?

10. Describe the conflict in Ernestina over her desire to have a husband and children.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write a review of the entire book expressing your opinions about the style, subject matter, creativity, and general interest in the story. Your review should give reasons someone should read the book or not.

Essay Topic 2

Decide if you think Sarah was an innocent victim of her times or a calculating femme fatale. Write an essay supporting your claim and be sure to use quotes from the novel.

Essay Topic 3

Based on the incidents in the novel, write an essay called "Fools Rush in Where Angels Fear to Tread." Make a case for thinking out seriously before taking any action.

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