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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. Byron is better than which of the following?

2. Literature often focuses on what aspect of a woman?

3. The letter asked a question about what famous character?

4. Which word best describes Ann?

5. What does the would-be suitor fear?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Mendoza and his group doing waiting beside the road? What is the group called?

2. According to Shaw, what would literature be like if it portrayed real life?

3. What does Mendoza say that makes Henry so angry?

4. Why is it that man can never be completely satisfied with himself and life in general?

5. How do Tanner and Mendoza introduce themselves?

6. What is implied by Tanner's inaction in denying Ann's announcement of marriage?

7. What warning does Shaw issue to Walkley?

8. Why does Ana become upset with her father?

9. What opinions do Mrs. Whitefield and Tanner have about Ann's actions?

10. What hopes did Whitefield have for Robinson?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the relationship between Ann and Tanner. How did they know each other? Describe the pact that Ann spoke about in the garden. How did the pact affect their present relationship? How did their former relationship affect Ann in regards to marriage? Does Ann truly love Jack or is it another manipulation?

Essay Topic 2

Ann and Violet are both manipulative people. What is the purpose for this behavior? Describe your view of the art of manipulation. Give at least five examples of how a person can be manipulated. Have you ever been manipulated? Have you ever been one to manipulate another? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the class system in America to the class system in England. Which is more rigid? Are the criteria the same? What in America equals a royal title in England? What are the stages of status in each location?

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