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

2. What does Charles notice that shocks Ernestina?

3. When Charles and Sarah leave the secluded place, who do they meet coming up toward them?

4. THE FRENCH LIEUTENANT'S WOMAN takes place in what historical era?

5. What is Knowles' description of Mrs. Poulteney's unsuccessful appeal to knowledge?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is Sarah's gift that makes her more intelligent than most Victorian women?

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

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

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

6. What does Charles say to Sarah about morality?

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

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

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

10. What is special about the Ware Commons?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write your opinion about how well Knowles describes people and places in The French Lieutenant's Woman. Did you get a clear picture of the people and places?

Essay Topic 2

Give your opinion about Sarah as a Victorian era feminist. Explain how she would fit into today's society much better than she did in her own time. Show how Sarah always makes the most out of the resources she has.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay about class systems in society. Do you believe there are still such differences today? Do you believe that all men are really created equal?

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