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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 is Clifford disappointed in Michaelis when he gets to Wragby Hall?

2. Where does Clifford's sister live?

3. What does Connie feel has been stolen from her in her marriage with Clifford?

4. During Chapter 4, what are the guests to Wragby Hall most concerned about?

5. How does Connie feel about herself when she goes to bed after delivering the letter to Mellors?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Connie do before going to bed after she sees Mellors washing?

2. What does Constance like to do with other young men before she gets married?

3. What does Mellors do that causes Connie to be very angry with him?

4. What does Connie ask of Mellors when she sees him while walking in the woods during her depression?

5. What does Michaelis do that ends his affair with Connie?

6. What does Clifford tell Connie about Mellors when she returns home from her walk in the woods in Chapter 8?

7. What does Michaelis do for a living, and what are his goals for his profession?

8. What happens when Constance's father visits Constance and Clifford at Wragby Hall for the first time?

9. What does Connie feel cheated of in her life, and who does she blame for this after delivering the letter to Mellors?

10. What is Clifford doing after the war that is earning him some recognition?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The separation of classes is quite a significant theme in this book. What are these classes, and how does this separation affect the characters belonging to them?

Essay Topic 2

Much of this plot follows the relationship between Connie and Clifford. How does this relationship change over the course of the plot, and what causes these changes?

Essay Topic 3

Many characters in this book are forced to sacrifice much in order to obtain their goals. Who are some of these characters, and how do their sacrifices affect the other characters around them? Are these sacrifices worth the reward? Why or why not?

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