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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 the outcome of Charles' interview with Ernestina's father, Mr. Freeman?

2. What metaphor does Charles use to describe his guilt of lying about Sarah?

3. Why does Charles not feel bad about his privileged class?

4. After Ernestina goes back to sleep, what happens in the kitchen downstairs?

5. How does Charles proceed to break off with Ernestina and return to Sarah?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain how Sarah finds life in Exeter.

2. In reality, what does Charles do when he pulls into Exeter and it looks like it is about to rain?

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

4. What is a bigger surprise to Charles than discovering that his prostitute has a baby?

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

6. What advice does Dr. Grogan give Charles in a letter?

7. What happens in the Tranter house that day?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Look up information about the Dorset region of England and write about the sea coast in the area of Lyme Regis. Describe it as it is today and mention any changes in the area since the Victorian era.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Write a short story about Mrs. Poulteney in heaven. In the story she should be bossy and strict just as she was on earth. Use your imagination to let her real character show through her white robes and angel wings. Also use your imagination about what St. Peter might do with a woman like that.

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