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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. Where does Charles go after leaving Sarah?

2. What does Charles find inside the old shed?

3. What does Charles attempt to do with Sarah?

4. What is Sarah's reaction to Charles' guilt?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Knowles discuss the reason for Sam and Mary going to the barn?

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

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

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

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

7. What happens in the Tranter house that day?

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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