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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 does Fred call from Porter's Lodge?

2. What does Daisy do during her spare time in Cambridge?

3. At the beginning of Part 4, Section 21, where does Fred go?

4. Who speaks to Daisy about the importance of Fred's marital status to his Junior Fellowship?

5. At the beginning of Part 4, Section 17, who is regarding Fred's bicycle accident as mysterious?

Short Essay Questions

1. At the beginning of Part 4, Section 20, who does Fred call after arriving back at St. Angelicus following the day in court ? Why?

2. Who helps Fred after his brawl with Kelly? Where do they take Kelly?

3. At the beginning of Part 4, Section 17, who is dwelling on the aspects of Fred's biking accident? Why? Who is fearful of this undue interest?

4. Who has written Fred another note about Daisy Saunders? What does the note say about Daisy?

5. Why is Daisy back in Cambridge in Part 3, Section 14? Where is she staying and why?

6. In Part 4, Section 22, Daisy is leaving Cambridge. What happens as she nears Guestingley Road? Who offers Daisy a ride? Why does Daisy not reach London?

7. Who suddenly appears in the courtroom? What knowledge does he share about the accident?

8. How does Daisy respond to Kelly's remarks during her newspaper office visit?

9. While taking a country walk, where do Fred and Daisy stop? What do they find inside on the floor? What comment does Fred make after their discovery?

10. While waiting in the courtroom, what does Fred notice about Daisy's appearance? When does her appearance become even more noticeable to Fred?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

1) Describe the Wrayburns and their initial contact with Daisy. 2) As the story progresses, how could the relationship between Daisy and the Wrayburns be defined? Use examples of interaction between Daisy and the Wrayburns for support.

Essay Topic 2

The story opens with a stormy scene. The road to Cambridge has been strewn with willow branches. 1) Discuss an analogy that can be drawn between the strewn willow branches and Daisy's life. 2) How does the storm foreshadow a change in Fred's life?

Essay Topic 3

Dr. Matthews is both a fan and critic of the Fellows . 1) Discuss these two sides of his relationship with the Fellows. 2) How do the Fellows view Dr. Matthews? Give details for support.

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