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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 Margaret say John is lucky to have her as a wife?

2. Why is Margaret trying to talk to some wealthy art patrons?

3. How does Hetty think Harriet should charm William?

4. Who does Hetty say is the only person Harriet wants to look beautiful for?

5. What does Harriet tell Hetty she saved her from?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Maggie and Hetty both say they want?

2. Why does Margaret say Harriet rejected the portrait?

3. What happens when John moves towards Harriet?

4. How does William try but fail to please Harriet in the first act?

5. Why does Margaret stop John from eating the fruit in the bowl?

6. Why is Harriet married to William?

7. Why is Hetty upset Harriet moves so close to William?

8. Why does Maggie think John is taking his time over Harriet's portrait?

9. Why is Margaret angry at John's attitude towards their marriage?

10. How does Harriet persuade Margaret to leave the apartment?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss elements of the narrative structure: exposition, conflict, complication, climax, resolution and conclusion. Do all the elements make for a logical and linear story? How does the story's structure express the book's themes?

Essay Topic 2

Examine the construction of Gerstenberg's argument.

1. How does she introduce her ideas?

2. How does she construct his ideas to come to logical conclusion?

3. What weaknesses and strengths can you identify in Gerstenberg's argument?

Essay Topic 3

What is Mr. Brush's role in the play? Why does he not have an alter ego like the other main characters? How would Mr. Brush's role in the play change if he did have an alter ego?

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