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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. After Dorothea returns to Lowick, who pays her a visit?

2. Rosamond interferes with Lydgate's plans to do what?

3. To what other character does the author compare Dorothea in Chapter 85?

4. Who had previously made suggestions as to who should be the overseer of Stone Court?

5. Who rebukes Fred's gambling habit and implores him to behave in a manner that makes him worthy of Mary Garth?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Summarize the rest of Fred and Mary's life together.

5. What do Dorothea and Rosamond discuss?

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

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

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

9. What is Rosamond's response when Lydgate confesses all of his debts?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

One of the turning points in the novel is when Rosamond loses her baby. Lydgate blames the riding accident but she believes it would have happened anyway. What statement is the author making in regard to Rosamond's rebellion against her husband? Do you think Rosamond really believes that the miscarriage would have happened without the accident, or is she simply trying to assuage her guilt? 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

Compare and contrast the characters of Dorothea and Lydgate and their charity work. How does their altruism manifest itself? What is each character's motivation to do good deeds? How is each character rewarded for his or her charitable acts? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

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