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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 occupation would Adam's mother prefer that he pursue?

2. What influences Will's decision to move?

3. Which side wins an important naval battle?

4. Where does Edward travel to find an agent?

5. What ambition does Godfrey have for his son Oliver?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "Journey From Sarum," what major changes have occurred for John and Robert Wilson?

2. What other community services does Jane contribute to while she is earning her nursing credentials?

3. Even though she is neutral in the matter of king versus Parliament, how does Margaret come to lead a defense force?

4. How is the Shockley family affected by the political crisis?

5. What major conflict is taking place in England, and who are the opposing sides?

6. What enables Jane, unlike many women of the time, to avoid marriage and work toward her goals?

7. How do Adam and Patricia meet? What is their initial fascination with each other? What ultimately happens in the relationship?

8. What fortuitous event leads to Adam's marriage and relocation to America?

9. How did Peter Wilson go from being a smuggler to a sailor in the British Navy?

10. Why does a visit from Canon Nicodemus result in Ralph staying at the doctor's house?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Pick one of the major themes of the novel Sarum and build an argument stating that one specific theme was the most powerful force in shaping lives over the course of the centuries.

Essay Topic 2

Foreshadowing is an important literary tool. Examine the text for instances of foreshadowing. If instances are present, how do they impact the plot? If there are no instances of foreshadowing, a rare occurrence in a novel, how does the absence of foreshadowing affect the reader's reception of the story?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the tone of the novel Sarum. Does the tone remain consistent throughout the novel, or does it change from chapter to chapter? What effect does the tone have on the story?

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