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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 Mr. Naughton fall in love with on the ship?

2. What kind of neighborhood is St. James Mount?

3. What does Pompey say the ape's eyes are as dull as?

4. What kind of event has Master Georgie been invited to?

5. Who narrates the second chapter?

Short Essay Questions

1. Summarize the first chapter.

2. How does George cover up his father's death?

3. How does Mr. Naughton react when he sees who he thinks is Myrtle's fiance with another woman?

4. How does George stop Mr. Naughton from lavishing his affections on Myrtle?

5. How does the Hardy family like society to see it?

6. How does Pompey defend himself when the footman questions why Pompey wants to be more than a servant?

7. Summarize the second chapter.

8. Describe Myrtle's early life.

9. Summarize the third chapter.

10. How does Myrtle show herself as both mentally and physically strong?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

You have been called to fight for your country. Your country has a draft system and you have no choice but to join up.

1. How would your life change if you left to fight in a war? How would your family react to you fighting in a war?

2. How could you try to get out of the war or make sure you were stationed in a safe place?

Essay Topic 2

Examine the books reception in three different countries including the country the book was written. How do their opinions about the books differ? Was the book more influential in one country than another? If so, why?

Essay Topic 3

Look at the structure of the novel.

1. How does the author use character and dialogue to drive the narrative?

2. Discuss elements of the narrative structure; Exposition, conflict, complication, climax, resolution and conclusion. Do all the elements make for a logical and linear story? How does the story's structure express the novel's themes?

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