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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 in the second letter Charles opens that morning?

2. What does Knowles say readers should now see as obvious?

3. What decision does Charles make on his way from Exeter to Lyme?

4. What is Sarah's explanation for lying about Varguennes?

5. What is Dr. Grogan's recommendation for Ernestina's treatment?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens in the Tranter house that day?

2. What transpires with Charles and his friends at the club?

3. Explain how Sarah finds life in Exeter.

4. In the Victorian view of propriety, what step does Charles make when his train pulls into Exeter?

5. What are the major events of the next day when Charles has returned from Exeter?

6. How does Charles attempt to undo the damage done by being caught with Sarah by Sam and Mary?

7. Explain Dr. Grogan's advice to Charles upon learning that Sarah is alive and expecting a visit from him.

8. Explain the significance of Sarah's only smile at Mrs. Poulteney after she questions the old lady's relationship to God.

9. After Charles cannot locate Sarah, even with private detectives, what action does he take?

10. What are the consequences of Charles' decision to break his engagement?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

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

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.

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