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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. How are Charles and Ernestina dressed on their walk down the Cobb?

2. What does Charles say to Sarah about forgiving her sin?

3. What had the servants at Winsyatt gossiped about Charles as he visited his uncle.

4. Why is Mrs. Poulteney shocked to hear that Sarah is walking on Ware Commons?

5. How does Ernestina react to Charles' suggestion that they elope and go to Paris?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Knowles interject himself into the novel?

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

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

6. What is special about the Ware Commons?

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

8. In Lyme, by some strata of society, Sarah Woodruff is known as the French lieutenant's whore. Ernestina has another name for her. Why and what is it?

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

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

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

Using the characters Charles, Ernestina, and Sarah, write a short-short story set in the 21st century about a broken engagement. Use the title, "Hell Hath No Fury Like a Woman Scorned." Will your story be much different from the broken engagement in The French Lieutenant's Woman?

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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