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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the most upset about Paul staying the night at Clara's home?
(a) Clara's mother.
(b) Clara.
(c) Miriam.
(d) Mrs. Morel.

2. When Miriam is at her grandmother's home, what does she spend most of her time doing?
(a) Cooking.
(b) Reading.
(c) Writing.
(d) Painting.

3. What is causing Mrs. Morel's illness?
(a) A tumor.
(b) A mental disorder.
(c) An infection.
(d) A heart disease.

4. Who is asked to deliver a message to Clara?
(a) Miriam.
(b) Paul.
(c) Mrs. Morel.
(d) Arthur.

5. What are Miriam and Paul doing when they kiss for the first time?
(a) Studying French.
(b) Studying Latin.
(c) Going for a walk.
(d) Eating dinner.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Paul visit in Sheffield?

2. Who is the first to notice Mrs. Morel's health issues?

3. What does Arthur do one day when he gets drunk?

4. Who advises Paul to begin carrying a weapon?

5. What does Miriam believe will happen when Paul leaves her after discussing marriage for the first time?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Clara Dawes when Paul meets her for the first time.

2. What is the cause of Paul breaking up with Miriam in the chapter, "The Test on Miriam"?

3. In "The Test on Miriam", why does Paul increase his level of courtship with Miriam?

4. Why does Paul decide that he must break off his relationship with Miriam completely in the chapter, "Defeat of Miriam"?

5. Why does Paul have low self-esteem?

6. What does Clara convince Paul about Miriam in the chapter, "Clara"?

7. What are the results of Paul's first place win at the art exhibition?

8. Why has Clara left her husband?

9. When Arthur joins the army, what is Mrs. Morel's hope for him?

10. How does Paul begin to feel about Clara in the chapter, "Defeat of Miriam"?

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