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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 Mrs. Morel ask Mr. Morel to bring to London when William dies?

2. What is the name of the midwife who delivers Paul?

3. Which character is the most proud of William?

4. How does Mr. Morel "defile" William?

5. What item does Paul exhibit violent behavior on?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why is Paul awarded a job in Nottingham?

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

5. What happens in "Paul Launches into Life" that causes Mr. Morel to become physically hurt?

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

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

8. What does the time period of Sons and Lovers tell us about domestic abuse in the novel?

9. In what ways does William become successful?

10. Describe Mr. Morel's alcohol problem.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the family dynamic in the Morel household. Use evidence from the novel to explain what caused the family dynamic and what events are a result of it.

Essay Topic 2

Why does Mrs. Morel strive to keep her sons Paul and William away from their prospective lovers? Consider the type of woman that Mrs. Morel would approve of for her sons. How does this ideal compare to Mrs. Morel herself?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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