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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. Where do Alexandra and Jordan go the next day?

2. Who is poisoned?

3. Where is Jordan at the time of the ball?

4. How does Jordan act for the next several days?

5. What does Alexandra anticipate from Jordan that she does not get?

Short Essay Questions

1. What increases Fawkes' belief that Alexandra and Anthony are plotting to kill Jordan?

2. How does Lord Carstairs create more tension between Jordan and Alexandra?

3. What does everyone not know about Jordan at the time of Alexandra's coming out ball?

4. Why is Alexandra's status as a young, desirable widow worrisome to the Dowager Duchess?

5. What do Alexandra and Jordan do that helps them relax with each other?

6. What happens as Jordan is talking with Lord Camden and what does Jordan do as a result?

7. About what does Jordan confide in Alexandra?

8. What happens to Nordstrom?

9. Describe the scene when Bertie confesses and the aftermath.

10. What gossip does the Dowager Duchess start?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Gossip and rumors are found throughout Something Wonderful. Discuss the following:

1. What is one piece of gossip that you think is started maliciously? Who starts it? Why? Does it end up harming the person it is intended to harm? Why or why not? What effect does the gossip have on the person the gossip is about? What effect does the gossip have on one other character?

2. What is one piece of gossip that you think is started intentionally to help someone? Who starts it? Why? Does it end up helping or harming the person it is intended to help? Explain. What effect does the gossip have on the person the gossip is about? What effect does the gossip have on one other character?

3. Trace and analyze the theme of gossip as it is woven throughout Something Wonderful. Is the gossip always harmful? What are the motivations of those who start and perpetuate the gossip? What are the effects of the gossip?

4. Why do you think people gossip?

Essay Topic 2

Alexandra's father as it is learned after he dies, is a polygamist. Discuss the following:

1. Why do you think more men than women are polygamists? Mr. Lawrence keeps the existence of his other family secret from his first wife. Why do you think he does so? What would you say about his integrity?

2. How do you think women are viewed in countries where polygamy is illegal such as England? How do you think they are viewed in countries where polygamy is legal? Discuss the differences

3. Should polygamy be controlled by law and what are the advantages and disadvantages to allowing polygamy?

4. If polygamy were legal in your country for either men or woman, would you consider more than one husband or wife? Explain why or why not.

Essay Topic 3

Jordan decides to marry Alexandra because he feels gratitude and partly out of pity for her. Discuss the following:

1. List three criteria which you believe are essential for a good marriage. Discuss why you choose those three and then discuss if you believe Jordan and Alexandra's relationship possesses any of those qualities. Use examples from the text.

2. List three criteria which you believe make a successful marriage impossible. Discuss why you choose those three and then discuss if you believe Jordan and Alexandra's relationship possesses any of those qualities. Use examples from the text.

3. Using the three criteria which you list for both a successful marriage and those which would greatly hinder a successful marriage, argue whether or not you believe Jordan and Alexandra's relationship marriage will be successful or a failure based upon the six criteria you cited.

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