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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 happens after that first kiss?

2. What does Knowles acknowledge as the modern gentleman?

3. How does Dr. Grogan threaten Charles?

4. How is Aunt Tranter affected in all of the problems?

5. Why is Sarah out of the flat when the baby is crying?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Charles not keep his distance from Sarah in her hotel rooms?

2. Is tearing himself away from Sarah in the old barn the last shock of the day for Charles? Explain.

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

4. Explain Mr. Freeman's reaction to the news that Charles will probably not fall heir to a title.

5. Explain how Sarah finds life in Exeter.

6. Describe the events after Charles leaves Lyme and goes back to Exeter.

7. Why does Sarah, the prostitute, put her clothes back on?

8. How does Knowles discuss the reason for Sam and Mary going to the barn?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Think up another ending for The French Lieutenant's Woman. Knowles wrote multiple endings for the novel. There are still other possibilities. Come up with another ending and write it in three or four pages.

Essay Topic 2

Draw a relationship between the fossils Charles lookesfor and the Victorian society. Do you think Knowles uses the fossils as a metaphor for the petrified nature of the social and religious norms of that time? Explain your opinion.

Essay Topic 3

Write a review of the entire book expressing your opinions about the style, subject matter, creativity, and general interest in the story. Your review should give reasons someone should read the book or not.

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