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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. From whom are the Crofts expecting a visit?

2. How does Sir Elliot feel the Admiral's stature compares to his own?

3. Who claims to be sick and calls Anne to his/her side?

4. It upsets lady Russell that who is going with Sir Elliot and Elizabeth?

5. How many children does the admiral have?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain the event towards the end of Chapter 10 that causes Anne to believe that she finally understands Frederick.

2. Explain how the group feels about Captain Benwick.

3. Explain how all of the Musgroves treat Anne.

4. Describe Captain Wentworth at the end of Chapter 4.

5. How does Sir Elliot feel about naval officers?

6. Explain why Admiral Croft did not need to invite Frederick to Bath.

7. Describe what happens when Mr. Elliot tries to engage Anne in conversation at the concert.

8. Explain what Anne thinks of staying at Uppercross.

9. Explain how Anne's plans to leave for Bath are interrupted.

10. Explain what Anne thinks are the cons of staying with Lady Russell rather than Mary.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Anne is the main character in Persuasion and she has very different opinions from most of the other characters. Use examples from the book to show how Anne views social status as opposed to how others in the book view it.

Essay Topic 2

Choose any of the following characters and describe whether or not you feel they change and, if so, in what ways:

Sir Elliot

Mr. Elliot

Captain Wentworth

Essay Topic 3

Is Anne affected by social standing? If so, in what ways? Use examples from the book to prove your point.

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