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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. To what does Christian confess?

2. How does Clym react to the news about Eustacia?

3. How does Venn try to scare Damon?

4. Where do the newlyweds go?

5. What is taking place at the same time Diggory is talking to Mrs. Yeobright?

Short Essay Questions

1. What intrigues Thomasin about Diggory?

2. What conversations lead to Clym learning about the day of his mother's death?

3. Why are the locals making a mattress?

4. What happens in the water in the dam?

5. How does the fire act as a signal?

6. What is Susan Nunsuch doing?

7. Why is Thomasin worried about marrying Diggory? How is it resolved?

8. Why is Mrs. Yeobright shocked?

9. What takes place during Clym's nap before going back to work?

10. What takes place near Thomasin's house?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Damon Wildeve is married to Thomasin and in love with Eustacia.

Part 1) Why does he marry Thomasin?

Part 2) Does he truly love Eustacia? Why or why not?

Part 3) How do his feelings affect his actions? To what do his actions lead?

Essay Topic 2

Towards the end of the novel the action picks up speed.

Part 1) How does it pick up speed?

Part 2) Why does it pick up speed?

Part 3) Is it an effective storytelling tool and way of keeping readers engaged? Why?

Essay Topic 3

The transformation of the odd reddleman into a desirable husband seems a little forced.

Part 1) Why?

Part 2) What is the reason for this change in the character?

Part 3) How does the author feel about the changes? How do you feel about the changes?

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