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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. Why does Rachel tell Philip to marry Louise quickly after their first dinner with the Pascoes and Kendalls?

2. Who does Rachel suggest might like to have Ambrose's old clothing?

3. What does Philip say he did as a child when he was in church?

4. What skill does Rachel have that endears her to the tenants of the estate?

5. What reason does Philip give Rachel for not sitting with her to receive guests at the house?

Short Essay Questions

1. What made the relationship between Philip and Nick Kendall "cool" after Christmas?

2. What does Rachel do that makes Philip tease her that she will become a midwife?

3. How does Philip avoid seeing his godfather after Christmas?

4. Why does Philip think he can keep his name out of the business of giving Rachel an allowance?

5. Why does Philip ask Rachel what she would have done if Ambrose had left her the estate with Philip to look after it?

6. Why does Philip put his muddy feet up on the footstool while Rachel tells him about her visits?

7. Why did Ambrose compare Rachel's spending to kleptomania?

8. What does Philip plan to do to appease Louise after he failed to visit her because he was riding with Rachel?

9. Why is Philip so disconcerted by Rachel's tears when they argue about her allowance?

10. What makes Philip start commenting on the improvement in the foods that are served by his cook?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay discussing good and evil in the novel. How does the author challenge the reader’s notion of what is good and evil? In the end, which of the characters is good and which is evil?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the influence Philip’s upbringing had on him. How does it affect his relationships with women, particularly Louise and Rachel? How does it affect his views of women and marriage?

Essay Topic 3

During Philip’s illness, he is delusional. Write an essay analyzing the dreams and delusions that Philip has. How do they relate to the story? How do they influence his view of Rachel?

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