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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 Harriet want Hettie to show the world?

2. How do Harriet and Margaret react when they see each other?

3. What does John start doing after Margaret comments on Harriet's posture?

4. What does Hetty tell Harriet she embodies?

5. Who does William attempt to bribe?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is John angry at Margaret in Act 1?

2. How do John and Harriet and Jack and Hetty act when Margaret finally leaves them alone?

3. How does Mr. Brush persuade William to buy the portrait?

4. Why does Hetty say she is the one who has suffered in Harriet's marriage to William?

5. How does John react when Margaret asks him about Harriet?

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

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

8. How does John try to flatter William?

9. Why does Margaret think John is lucky to have her as a wife?

10. What advice does Mr. Bush give Margaret?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why did William marry Harriet? How will the marriage affect both parties if they don't get out of it soon?

Essay Topic 2

Pick two characters from the book and discuss their goals and motives. Do they achieve their motives? Do they share similar goals and motives with other characters? Do their goals clash with other characters? How do the characters goals and motives affect their interaction with each other?

Essay Topic 3

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

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