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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. After Charles discovers that Sarah has vanished, who intrudes in his railway compartment?

2. What does Charles decide to do?

3. After impulsively kissing Sarah, what does Charles do?

4. What is Mrs. Endicott's Bible?

5. What happens after Charles puts out the fire on Sarah's blanket when coals pop from the fireplace?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens in the Tranter house that day?

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

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

4. Explain how Sarah finds life in Exeter.

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

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

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

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

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

10. Describe Charles' actions after leaving the Freeman mansion.

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

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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