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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. Why does Charles go into the child's room?

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

3. Where does Sarah stay in Exeter?

4. What is Mrs. Endicott's Bible?

5. What discovery does Charles make that hits him like a thunderbolt?

Short Essay Questions

1. What actions does Charles take after leaving the Endicott Family Hotel?

2. Explain how Sarah finds life in Exeter.

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

4. Explain Mr. Freeman's contradictory feelings about aristocracy.

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

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

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

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

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

10. Describe what Dr. Grogan gives Charles to read.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Based on the incidents in the novel, write an essay called "Fools Rush in Where Angels Fear to Tread." Make a case for thinking out seriously before taking any action.

Essay Topic 2

Write your opinion about how well Knowles describes people and places in The French Lieutenant's Woman. Did you get a clear picture of the people and places?

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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