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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Lydgate's reaction to Rosamond's illness?
(a) He thinks Rosamond may be ill but neglects her out of anger.
(b) He thinks that Rosamond is feigning illness to get attention.
(c) He fears that Rosamond is really sick, and tends to her.
(d) He thinks that Rosamond is feigning illness so that he will not be angry with her anymore.

2. When Raffles dies, who is watching him?
(a) Rosamond.
(b) Bulstrode.
(c) A maid.
(d) Lydgate.

3. Celia insists that Dorothea not wear what?
(a) A pin that Casaubon gave her.
(b) Her favorite dress.
(c) A scarf that Ladislaw gave her.
(d) Her mourning cap.

4. What does Lydgate prescribe for Raffles' treatment?
(a) Opium.
(b) Brandy.
(c) Iodine.
(d) Quinine.

5. What does Dorothea decide to do with her time now that she is a widow?
(a) Study the arts.
(b) Resume her charitable work.
(c) Continue Casaubon's research.
(d) Venture back to Rome.

Short Answer Questions

1. Brooke's political platform does not endorse what?

2. When she visits Rosamond, Dorothea implores her to have the courage to do what?

3. Who vows support of Lydgate and claims they do not believe the accusations against him?

4. When Ladislaw's messenger arrives at Lowick, Dorothea is not there. Where is she?

5. What ailment is affecting John Raffles while he resides at Stone Court?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the narrator say in describing Dorothea's character?

2. Describe the reunion between Dorothea and Ladislaw.

3. Describe Ladislaw's visit to the Lowick church.

4. What is Lydgate's diagnosis and prescription for Raffles?

5. How does Lydgate's relative respond to Rosamond's request for money?

6. Summarize the rest of Dorothea and Ladislaw's life together.

7. Why is Dorothea upset about Casaubon's will?

8. What is Mrs. Cadwallader's advice to mourning Dorothea?

9. Describe the events leading up to Fred and Mary's marriage.

10. What does Mrs. Cadwallader tell Dorothea in Chapter 62? What is Dorothea's reaction?

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