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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 Clym become?

2. Where is Clym waiting?

3. What does Mrs. Yeobright decide to do the next day?

4. What does Thomasin learn from Rachel?

5. For whom is Thomasin caretaking?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to Clym's letter?

2. How is Clym feeling after he learns of his wife's true feelings?

3. Why are the locals making a mattress?

4. What is Susan Nunsuch doing?

5. Why does Clym not attend the wedding?

6. Why is Clym concerned that Thomasin is falling in love with him?

7. How does Clym feel about his new job?

8. How does Charley care for Eustacia?

9. Why does Clym write a letter to Eustacia?

10. How does Eustacia react when Clym confronts her?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

The author's approach to revealing each character is unique.

Part 1) How?

Part 2) Do the characters seem real or contrived? Why?

Part 3) How do these characters compare to other Victorian literary figures?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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