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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 type of meetings does Mrs. Morel begin to attend?

2. Who disapproves of Miriam learning algebra?

3. From where does Mr. Morel steal money?

4. Who does Paul seem to be following in the footsteps of in Mrs. Morel's eyes?

5. What family member gets pneumonia after William dies?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Paul's general appearance and personality.

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

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

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

5. Why does Paul pick up his father's paychecks and pay some of the bills?

6. Why isn't Mrs. Morel happy at the beginning of the book?

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

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

9. Compare Paul and Mrs. Morel.

10. Describe Nottinghamshire and The Bottoms.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What type of foreshadowing is used in the relationship between Paul and Mrs. Morel? What events in the plot are foreshadowed?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the significance of England as a setting in Sons and Lovers. How does the setting play a direct role in the lives of the characters? Could the setting for the novel be another country?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the relationship between Mr. and Mrs. Morel and their children. Use evidence to support your beliefs about why their relationships are this way.

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