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

2. Who does Paul visit in Sheffield?

3. What does Paul enter into an exhibition?

4. Who does Paul take to the Isle of Wight?

5. Which character believes that Paul doesn't fully love her?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Mrs. Morel blame the burned bread on Miriam's presence at the house?

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

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

4. Why does Paul decide that he must break off his relationship with Miriam completely in the chapter, "Defeat of Miriam"?

5. How is Mrs. Morel's health related to Paul's emotions?

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

7. What does Clara convince Paul about Miriam in the chapter, "Clara"?

8. Why does Mr. Morel eat dinner before seeing the body of his dead wife?

9. What are Paul's feelings when he is at the seaside?

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

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

Essay Topic 2

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

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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