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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 it that Charles had not guessed?

2. What is Knowles' opinion of the way Charles is dressed for his brisk walk?

3. Upon whose word does Mr. Forsythe, vicar of Lyme, rely to recommend Sarah?

4. Why does Sarah take the risk of not going by the back way around the dairy the morning she is seen by two walkers?

5. What transpires between Mrs. Tranter and Sarah?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Ernestina miffed at the flowers Charles sends her on the morning he goes to the Ware Commons?

2. What does Charles say to Sarah about morality?

3. What is Charles' delusion as he rides up the drive to his uncles estate?

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

5. What is the meaning of the Victorian expression, "a gooseberry?"

6. Describe Charles' reaction to the expected visits with the prim Victorian ladies of Ernestina's acquaintance.

7. How does Mrs. Poulteney attempt to stir up trouble for Mary during the visit in her drawing room?

8. What makes Ernestina laugh uncontrollably and Aunt Tranter fear she and Charles might be having a quarrel?

9. How does Knowles interject himself into the novel?

10. What makes Ernestina angry after Charles returns from London?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the novel, Aunt Tranter's only concern about Sam and Mary is whether they truly are in love and plan to marry. Charles, however, is held him to a much higher standard of behavior. Write an essay about your feelings toward double standards.

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

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.

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