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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 does Knowles say that the Victorians had thrown at them night and day in the same way we have sex thrown at us today?

2. What is Charles' interest in paleontology now?

3. What gimmick does Knowles use as an ending of the story in Chapter 44?

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

5. Why is Charles going to London?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What happens in the Tranter house that day?

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

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

6. How does Charles attempt to undo the damage done by being caught with Sarah by Sam and Mary?

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

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

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

10. What shocking revelation comes to Charles after he gets out of Sarah's bed?

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

Give your opinion about Sarah as a Victorian era feminist. Explain how she would fit into today's society much better than she did in her own time. Show how Sarah always makes the most out of the resources she has.

Essay Topic 3

Using the characters Charles, Ernestina, and Sarah, write a short-short story set in the 21st century about a broken engagement. Use the title, "Hell Hath No Fury Like a Woman Scorned." Will your story be much different from the broken engagement in The French Lieutenant's Woman?

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