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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. How does William say he has earned his wealth?

2. What is the name of Margaret's counterpart?

3. What kind of formal education does William tell he had?

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

5. What does Hetty tell Harriet she has given love for?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does William react when Harriet tells him her real feelings from him?

2. What does the group think about as the orchestra plays?

3. How does Margaret help John in the final section?

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

5. What happens when John moves towards Harriet?

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

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

8. Describe Maximillian.

9. How does Harriet try to dissuade Harriet from buying her portrait?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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

Essay Topic 3

How does Gerstenberg use her characters to express a life beyond the locations? How is the location used to express elements such as theme and character?

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