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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. What does a nurse think most suicides are about?

2. What is the occupation of the girl Lawson gets in a relationship with?

3. How does Philip feel when he is cared for while sick in London?

4. What does Philip do to try to make Mildred jealous?

5. Why does Philip choose to visit his uncle?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the final event that makes Philip decide to quit his art?

3. What does Philip begin to think when he deals with Fanny's despair?

4. What causes Philip to leave Mildred for good?

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

6. How does Philip pass his make-up exams?

7. How does Philip feel about Mildred's baby living with him?

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

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

10. Why does Philip want Mildred to meet Griffiths?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Betrayal is a theme introduced at the very beginning of this book. How does this constant stream of betrayal affect the outcome of the plot, and which characters are most affected by it?

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

How does Philip cope with his disability, and how does this physical handicap change the course of some of his relationships?

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