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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 is the name of Arthur's girlfriend?

2. Who does Paul invite to go on a seaside trip in the chapter, "Passion"?

3. How does Mrs. Morel feel when Paul says he is going to spend less time with Miriam?

4. What does Paul think Mrs. Morel's dead body looks like?

5. Which of the following words best describes Clara's mother?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who does Paul love in the chapter, "Baxter Dawes"?

2. What causes Clara to feel concern for Baxter Dawes?

3. When Arthur joins the army, what is Mrs. Morel's hope for him?

4. Why does Mrs. Morel dissuade Paul and Miriam's relationship?

5. Why is Paul attracted to Clara?

6. Describe Clara Dawes when Paul meets her for the first time.

7. How does Paul begin to feel about Clara in the chapter, "Defeat of Miriam"?

8. What is the cause of Paul breaking up with Miriam in the chapter, "The Test on Miriam"?

9. Why does Paul take Mrs. Morel on a trip to the Isle of Wight?

10. What are the results of Paul's first place win at the art exhibition?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

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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