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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. The letter that Lizzie Rose finds while mending clothes for Mrs. Pinchbeck’s stepson in Part One: “Fog,” Chapter 24 is addressed to whom?

2. What is the title of Part One: “Fog,” Chapter 16?

3. How do Lizzie Rose and Parsefall travel to Strachan’s Ghyll in Part One: “Fog,” Chapter 28?

4. Grisini tells Cassandra in Part One: “Fog,” Chapter 19 that in order for her to escape the curse of the phoenix-stone, it must be stolen by whom?

5. What puppetry show do Lizzie Rose and Parsefall go to see in Part One: “Fog,” Chapter 21?

Short Essay Questions

1. What leads up to the physical confrontation between Lizzie Rose and Grisini in Part One: “Fog,” Chapter 15?

2. What are Parsefall’s impressions of the Wintermute home when he arrives in Part One: “Fog,” Chapter 3?

3. What objects from Grisini’s room does Lizzie Rose display for Parsefall in Part One: “Fog,” Chapter 20?

4. What is contained in the letter that Lizzie Rose finds in Part One: “Fog,” Chapter 24?

5. What is Lizzie Rose doing in the beginning of Part One: “Fog,” Chapter 27? Why?

6. Why does Grisini suggest that Cassandra send for his wards in Part One: “Fog,” Chapter 19?

7. How do Lizzie Rose and Parsefall respond when learning of the tragedy that befell Clara’s siblings in Part One: “Fog,” Chapter 3?

8. What actions does Cassandra consider and commit regarding the dilemma she faces in the Prologue: “Fire”?

9. What are Clara’s impressions of the puppet show in Part One: “Fog,” Chapter 4?

10. Where do Lizzie Rose and Parsefall go for their “evening out” in Part One: “Fog,” Chapter 21? What are their impressions?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and analyze the character of Parsefall and his history in the novel. What is a “workhouse” and why was Parsefall living there prior to Grisini taking him? How old is this character? How does Parsefall’s character evolve in the story?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the theme of grief in the novel. How is this theme illustrated through the characters of Dr. and Mrs. Wintermute? How does Clara view the theme of grief? How does this theme encompass the other main characters in the story?

Essay Topic 3

Describe and discuss the setting of the Wintermute estate as described in Part One: “Fog,” Chapter 1. How large is the house where Clara and her parents live? How many servants do they have? Where in London is the house located?

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