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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. Politics take precedence at the Chettam household because the national legislature has vetoed what?
(a) The Tax Act.
(b) The tea tax.
(c) The trade embargo.
(d) The Reform Bill.

2. What does Fred ask of Farebrother at the beginning of Chapter 52?
(a) To loan Fred money.
(b) To get Mary's opinion on Fred pursuing a career in the church.
(c) To deliver a letter of proposal.
(d) To perform the wedding ceremony for Mary and himself.

3. What is the cause for controversy in town, as of Chapter 56?
(a) A political scandal.
(b) New bylaws.
(c) A railroad.
(d) Proposed taxes.

4. What item is discarded, signaling the end of Dorothea's mourning period?
(a) Her bonnet.
(b) Her shawl.
(c) Her necklace.
(d) Her gloves.

5. To celebrate briefly being out of debt, Rosamond does what?
(a) Buys a new horse.
(b) Plans a trip abroad.
(c) Buys new furniture.
(d) Sends out dinner party invitations.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who breaks the news of Dorothea and Ladislaw's impending marriage to the Chettams?

2. How many children do Mary and Fred have?

3. Who has decided to leave town in Chapter 76?

4. What does Casaubon want Dorothea to do in Chapter 48?

5. Why doesn't Mr. Cadwallader condemn Dorothea's marriage to Ladislaw?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What are Lydgate's fears about what will happen to him because of the gossip about Raffles' death?

3. With what information does Raffles attempt to blackmail Bulstrode?

4. What is Mr. Garth's plan to right the wrongs bestowed on Fred Vincy by Featherstone?

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

6. What are Dorothea's plans for the future in Chapter 55?

7. How does Rosamond keep her home from being sold?

8. What happens at the end of Chapter 71, during and after the town meeting?

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

10. What is Bulstrode's part in Raffles' death?

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