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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 Philip not know how to respond when he gets a good friend in the older group?

2. What is Cronshaw's profession?

3. What is the occupation of the new headmaster's father?

4. What does Philip dislike most about Hayward?

5. What is the name of the new headmaster?

Short Essay Questions

1. What causes Philip to think romantically about Emily?

2. What would have been the only thing that would have changed Philip's mind about quitting school?

3. What question does Philip ask Cronshaw, and what is Cronshaw's response?

4. What is the routine for Sundays at the vicarage?

5. How does Philip feel about Hayward when they first meet?

6. How does Philip describe Weeks?

7. How does Philip discover his love of reading?

8. Why does Hedwig live in the boarding house with Philip?

9. How does Louisa choose where to shop when she is in town?

10. What does Philip like to hear Emily talk about?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Security and safety are two themes that are touched on a number of times throughout the course of this book. What are some of these instances, and how does this affect the characters in these scenes?

Essay Topic 2

What role does symbolism play in the story and where does it appear? How is the plot altered by the presence of these symbols?

Essay Topic 3

Power and Greed are two common themes in this plot, especially shown by Mildred. Where do they appear, and how do they differ in their manifestations?

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