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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 Paul teach Miriam first?

2. Who disapproves of Miriam learning algebra?

3. What is said to have saved Mrs. Morel from depression after William's death?

4. Who does Mr. Morel kick out of the house?

5. Who does Mrs.Morel send Arthur to live with?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why doesn't Mrs. Morel accept Mr. Morel's apology for locking her out of the house?

2. Compare Paul and Mrs. Morel.

3. How does Mrs. Morel feel about her baby when it is born?

4. Describe Nottinghamshire and The Bottoms.

5. In what ways does William become successful?

6. What is Mr. Morel's reaction to Arthur's birth?

7. Describe the relationship between the Morel family and Lily.

8. Describe the feelings that Paul and Miriam have for each other, and why in "Lad-and-Girl Love".

9. Why does Mrs. Morel dislike William's girlfriend, Lily?

10. Why doesn't Mrs. Morel like Miriam?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why does the author choose to use dialect to convey messages about the characters, location, and time period? How does the dialect contribute to the atmosphere?

Essay Topic 2

Which characters in the novel seem to lack love and validation in their relationships? How do they seek to achieve love and validation?

Essay Topic 3

What is the significance of the title Sons and Lovers to the novel's plot?

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