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

2. Who pressures Philip to forgive Griffiths?

3. What is wrong with Thorne?

4. Where does Thorne work?

5. How does Fanny die?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Mildred come back to Philip's rooms?

2. How does Philip lose all of his money?

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

4. Where does Philip take Mildred on their first date, and how does he enjoy it?

5. Who arranges the funeral for Cronshaw, and how is it received?

6. Why does Mildred go to Brighton after she gives birth?

7. What does Philip find when he gets an urgent letter to come to Fanny's apartment?

8. Why does Philip pawn off his father's items?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What are some of the key examples of gratitude in this book, and how do these instances affect that characters involved in those scenes?

Essay Topic 2

Fear is a common theme in this book that is presented a number of times by a number of characters. What are some of these instances, and how does fear affect the characters in the book?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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