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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. In the town that the Morels live in, what is the main industry?

2. What do Paul and Annie often present to their mother?

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

4. What does Paul teach Miriam first?

5. What is the last name of the Morel's family friend?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Compare Paul and Mrs. Morel.

3. Why doesn't Mrs. Morel get any help from her in-laws?

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

5. Why is Paul awarded a job in Nottingham?

6. In what ways does William become successful?

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

8. What are the similarities between Paul and Miriam?

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

10. Describe Nottinghamshire and The Bottoms.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose three characters from Sons and Lovers. Define their goals, motivations, and wants. As a result of these aspects of their characterization, how do they interact with other characters?

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

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

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