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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. To what does Knowles compare Charles' official decision to go ahead with his marriage to Ernestina?

2. In the Victorian ending, what becomes of Mrs. Poulteney?

3. Who does Charles meet face-to-face as he exits the shed?

4. How does Charles think about the three-word message from Sarah?

5. Why does Mrs. Endicott allow Charles to go up to Sarah's room?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What effect does Charles' gift to Ernestina have on her, even after she is upset that he did not bring flowers?

5. Why does Charles escape a second time to London.

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

7. What happens in the Tranter house that day?

8. Explain how Sarah finds life in Exeter.

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay about train travel. If you have never been on a train, research what others have said about traveling on the rails. You might want to include information about some of the famous rail lines and information about the early days of train travel in the United States.

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

Fashion in the Victorian era. Research the fashions in the mid 1800s and describe them in an essay. Things to consider include: style, comfort, influence of Victorian morality, differences between the rich and the poor.

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