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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 do Hetty and Jack reminisce about?

2. What does Margaret say John makes $4,000 painting?

3. What does Harriet berate William for not doing?

4. What does Harriet want Margaret to bellieve?

5. How does William say he has earned his wealth?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Harriet and Hetty's reactions differ when they see John?

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

3. How does John try to flatter William?

4. What does John make William see in the final chapter?

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

6. What does Jack want to do as he admires Harriet's form?

7. How does Margaret surprise John in the final act?

8. Why is Harriet married to William?

9. How does Mr. Brush want to help John?

10. Why does John hate his job at the art gallery?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Aside from the main characters, examine the way the author uses the other characters in the book. When does he introduce and take them away from the story? What effect does it have on the story?

Essay Topic 2

In what way do the characters' alter egos represent their true selves? What do you think would happen if one of the characters spoke out how they truly felt? How difficult is it to be your true self.

Essay Topic 3

Examine the book's dialogue. How does the author's dialogue contribute to the following areas:

1. Character

2. Setting

3. Plot

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