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. How does Clym react when he realizes Eustacia is to blame for his mother's death?

2. On what are the locals working?

3. Why is Thomasin now attracted to Diggory?

4. In what is Thomasin intrigued?

5. What does Damon do when Thomasin questions him about his whereabouts?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do Mrs. Yeobright and Eustacia exchange angry words?

2. What takes place at Blooms-End?

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

4. What intrigues Thomasin about Diggory?

5. Why does Clym write a letter to Eustacia?

6. How does Charley care for Eustacia?

7. What takes place near Thomasin's house?

8. What happens to Clym's letter?

9. How does the fire act as a signal?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Eustacia wants to escape the heath.

Part 1) Why?

Part 2) How does she plan on escaping?

Part 3) Do her plans work? Why or why not? How could she have handled this situation differently?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

A theme in this novel is that the object of one's affection is seen as a possession.

Part 1) What does this mean?

Part 2) Give an example of this from the text.

Part 3) How does this view of love affect the relationships between the characters?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 669 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample