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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. Who is blind, but not hearing impaired?

2. From what century are the instruments that Fred tries to tune?

3. According to Fred, who established the relationship between the speed of objects and the local speed of sound?

4. How many guests are usually invited to dine at St. Angelicus at one time?

5. What does Mrs. Wrayburn place on Fred's nightstand?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Part 2, Section 11, who tries to commit suicide by jumping into the Thames? What is the outcome of the attempt?

2. According to Dr. Matthews, how is science affecting the Fellows?

3. During the debate, who enters the room to speak to Fred? What does he tell Fred?

4. What happens to Daisy's mother after visiting the opening of Selfridge Department Store? How is Daisy affected by this mentally? What changes occur in Daisy's lifestyle after the event?

5. What information does Dr. Matthews share with the Master about the gate on the college's south-west wall?

6. What mistake does Daisy make concerning Dr. Sage?

7. What incident does Fred recall concerning Daisy and a recent biking trip? Give details about the incident.

8. At the beginning of Part 1, Section 1, what is happening on the way into Cambridge?

9. What name does the suicidal patient call Daisy? What does he ask Daisy to get for him?

10. At the beginning of Part 1, Section 3, what does Fred know about Professor Flowerdew? What does Flowerdew know about Fred?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The allowance left by Daisy's aunt stops after her mother's death. Daisy decides to apply for work at Blackfriars Hospital. 1) Describe Daisy's visit to the hospital's employment office. 2) What happens that might discourage another applicant from waiting on an interview with the matron? 3) In spite of the less than encouraging atmosphere during the hiring process, why is Daisy not deterred from her goal of working at the hospital?

Essay Topic 2

At the end of the story, it seems that "fate" has brought Fred his wish for being with Daisy. Discuss fate's role in bringing the two face to face at the end of the story.

Essay Topic 3

Early in the story, Fred appears to be a one-dimensional character. Discuss Fred's early persona. Identify qualities that emerge as Fred interacts with specific story characters.

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