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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 expression applied to a boy or girl is guaranteed to despoil their reputation for life?

2. What is the objection of Mrs. Poulteney and others like her to the Assembly Rooms?

3. What does Charles intend to do on his outing?

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

5. What does Sarah give Charles?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is special about the Ware Commons?

3. Why is Mrs. Poulteney troubled by the parable of the widow's mite?

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

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 the promise Sarah extracts from Charles when they meet at the Undercliff?

7. What does Charles say to Sarah about morality?

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

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

10. What is Mrs. Poulteney's idea about God?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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 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?

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