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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 does Knowles say has served as a substitute for experience in Sarah Woodruff?

2. What does Mrs. Poulteney insist as requisites for a companion?

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

4. When Sarah and Charles meet again on the path, what does Charles observe about her?

5. What causes Sarah and the lieutenant to be thrown together in Capt. Talbot's house?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What warning does Ernestina give Mary about Sam?

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

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

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

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

8. Why does Sarah suggest that she will not leave Lyme Regis?

9. Describe the nature of the surprise Ernestina and Charles plan for Aunt Tranter.

10. What does Charles say to Sarah about morality?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the novel, there are several references to the relationship between the wealthy and their servants. The servants at Winsyatt let their true feelings about Charles come out after he is disinherited from his uncle's title. Sam grows tired of Charles' joking and his condescension. Write an essay about how servants in a household are good judges of their employer's character.

Essay Topic 2

According to Knowles, sexuality is more enjoyable in the Victorian age because it is not spoken of and there is more mystery about it. Write an essay about how the Victorian gentleman, Charles, is drawn by the mysterious nature of Sarah Woodruff.

Essay Topic 3

Write a short story about Mrs. Poulteney in heaven. In the story she should be bossy and strict just as she was on earth. Use your imagination to let her real character show through her white robes and angel wings. Also use your imagination about what St. Peter might do with a woman like that.

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