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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. Who does Maurice tell Philippa is going to be released from prison?

2. What does Philippa offer the real estate agent she sees?

3. Where is the train going that Norman takes?

4. Where does Philippa wait in order to see her biological mother?

5. Who is said to have died shortly after Philippa's birth?

Short Essay Questions

1. While growing up, what is Philippa told about her biological parents?

2. How does Norman find Hilda?

3. What happens when Norman first goes to York station?

4. What happens when Norman goes home after his celebration party?

5. Why does Norman go visit a private detective?

6. What happens in King's station?

7. Discuss Philippa's adoption.

8. What occurs after the dinner party Philippa attends is over?

9. What happens on Philippa's trip to Melcombe?

10. What happens when Philippa speaks with Mary Ducton in prison?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss and describe the organization of the novel and the positive and negative effects the organization has on the story, as well as readers.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the usage of parenting in the novel and the pro's and con's it has on the story, as well as characters in the story.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the idea of revenge in the novel. Include how it is used and the effects it has on specific characters.

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