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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. Why does Mrs. Morel need Mr. Morel to stay?

2. Who gets angry about another character working as a clerk?

3. How far into her marriage does Mrs. Morel stop loving her husband?

4. What does the Thomas Jordan firm manufacture?

5. What does Mr. Morel throw at his wife's head?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Paul break Annie's dolls and set them on fire?

2. Describe Paul's general appearance and personality.

3. Why is Mr. Morel upset that William has an office job?

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

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

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

7. Compare Paul and Mrs. Morel.

8. What causes Mr. and Mrs. Morel's relationship to recover slightly in "The Casting Off of Morel"?

9. Describe Mrs. Morel's reaction to William's death.

10. How is Arthur described as being similar to his father?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Paul's attraction to both Miriam and Clara.

Essay Topic 2

Are there any characters in the novel who do not have justified actions? Consider Paul adding morphine to his mother's drink, for example. Is he justified in his actions or not?

Essay Topic 3

What role does religion play in the novel? Why does the author use religious allusion in descriptions?

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