View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first woodworking gift Will gives to Anna?

2. How does Tom feel about his new son?

3. When does Ursula feel the most secure, warm, and happy?

4. What is William's reaction when he steps through the doors of the cathedral?

5. When does Tom find the end of youth's passionate desire, losing his individuality?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Tom's reaction when Anna hysterically screams that he is not her father?

2. What is it that finally allows Anna to give up her adventurous spirit and wonder of life?

3. Explain William's relationship with Ursula after the birth of Gudrun.

4. Explain why William feels guilty when he looks out the door after his marriage to Anna.

5. Describe the toast Tom gives at Anna's wedding party?

6. Why do eleven of the men from the wedding party go to Anna and William's cottage?

7. Compare Tom's feeling toward his newborn son and his stepdaughter, Anna?

8. After the birth of their son, Lydia does have the passion for Tom that she once had. How does he deal with the desires he has for his wife?

9. Compare the way Anna and William view Lincoln Cathedral as they walk through the doors.

10. How does William react when he sees Anna dancing naked in the bedroom?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

1) During the novel, the reader is introduced to the views of women as depicted by Tom Brangwen, William Brangwen and Anton Bresnesky.

2) Compare the views which are revealed by these three men toward women.

3) Cite examples from the story. How do their attitudes toward women affect the way women react to them?

Essay Topic 2

1) What is the message Lawrence is trying to convey about life at the end of the Victorian Era and the beginning of the new century?

2) Does she depict a realistic and relevant view of human nature through the Brangwen family?

3) Are the human qualities of each character true to life? Explain.

4) How do the characters convey the everyday struggles of life and relationships?

Essay Topic 3

1) Compare the characters of Anna and William Brangwen.

2) Which character gives more to their relationship? Explain.

3) How do their views differ on life, marriage and children?

4) Which character is more realistic in his view of life? Explain.

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 675 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample