View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Philip learn about his aunt's death?

2. Who pressures Philip to forgive Griffiths?

3. What kind of illness does Mildred have?

4. Where does Philip send Mildred and her baby for a vacation?

5. How does Philip end his relationship with Norah?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where does Philip get a large sum of money, and what does he use it for?

2. What happens during Philip's first rotation when he returns to medical school?

3. What surprises Philip when he returns to Blackstable for his aunt's funeral?

4. What news does Norah have when Philip goes to visit her?

5. Why does Philip want Mildred to meet Griffiths?

6. How does Philip raise in the ranks in the department store?

7. How does William react when he hears that Philip is changing his profession again?

8. What does Philip notice about his art while he is on vacation with Lawson and Ruth?

9. What causes Philip to fail his first medical exams?

10. How does Philip feel about his first taste of medical school?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Shame and propriety are common themes throughout this book shown a number of times by the women in Philip's life. What are some of the instances where these themes are present, and why are they so important to the characters involved?

Essay Topic 2

Philip endures many different trials before the end of the book. What are some of these trials and what lessons does he learn through these experiences?

Essay Topic 3

Many different characters in this book are persuaded to do things that they would not have done of their own accord. What are some of these instances, and how does persuasion affect the course of the plot?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 703 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample