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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Nicholas see as Mr. Charles introduces him to their clerk, Tim?

2. Why does Mr. Charles chide Nicholas and Kate?

3. What do Kate and Nicholas tell each other, now that they are not marrying their loved ones?

4. Into what do Ralph and Gride manipulate Bray?

5. Describe Bray.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There is a parallel development of the Verisopht plot and the Medeline plot.

Part 1) Describe each of the plots.

Part 2) What develops that connects these plots? What is the purpose of this parallel development?

Part 3) How does this development affect the characters? Why are they affected this way?

Essay Topic 2

An aspect of Dickens' work is that, in general, characters in his stories play out a complicated plot.

Part 1) Describe the plot in this story. How is it complicated?

Part 2) What is the purpose for a complicated plot?

Part 3) How do these plots reflect real life?

Essay Topic 3

Integrity is lost partially through the play.

Part 1) What is integrity? How is it lost? Who loses it? Why do they lose it?

Part 2) How can readers relate to this? How is it relevant today?

Part 3) What is significant about Nicholas' behavior during this part of the play? What does this show about his transformation?

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