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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. Rosamond raises how many children, alone?

2. What does Lydgate prescribe for Raffles' treatment?

3. Who sees Lydgate at the pool hall?

4. Who takes over for Lydgate in caring for Raffles?

5. Who remains unsure about the extent of Lydgate's involvement in Raffles' death?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happens when Dorothea goes to visit Rosamond?

3. What are the stipulations of Casaubon's will?

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

5. What revelation does Mrs. Garth make to Fred Vincy?

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

7. What is Mrs. Bulstrode's reaction to what Mr. Vincy tells her about her husband?

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

9. What is the Chettams' response to news of Dorothea's impending marriage?

10. Describe the circumstances of Casaubon's death.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

At the end of the novel, the author compares Dorothea to Faithful of Bunyan's "Pilgrim's Progress." As the main character of the novel, what resemblance does Dorothea bear to this character? Is it an appropriate comparison? Why or why not? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the characters of Bulstrode and Ladislaw. Why is their relationship so slanderous? How is Ladislaw different from his grandfather? Is there any resemblance? Why or why not? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 3

Analyze the author's use of foreshadowing in the novel---for example, the first mention of how Casaubon's work is affecting his health in Chapter 21 foreshadows the fact that he literally works himself to death later. Is this an effective style? Why or why not? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

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