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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 native place did Randolph Carter see?

2. Who is this 'James' character the arch enemy of?

3. Where did Quatermain know he was?

4. What is the last thing that Nemo says to the people while he shoots his gun?

5. What or who rescues the group from a watery grave?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why had the dead man at first witnessed the castle with a pang of grief?

2. What is it that Nemo and Quatermain talk about on the deck of the Nautilus?

3. What is Quatermain fascinated with and what is Murray's reaction?

4. Why wouldn't Edward Hyde require a firearm?

5. How did Quatermain know from what period the "Time Traveler" originated?

6. What causes Nemo and Quatermain to run to open the door of the Nautilus?

7. What are the strange visitors from another universe?

8. How does Miss Murray get Hyde to release her arm?

9. Describe the Wendigo.

10. What was Murray referring to when she says that the 'coloring is very similar'?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the "Correctional Academy for Wayward Gentlewomen." Would this be a proper place for a young Victorian era woman to be sent to? Why or why not? What factors make it a place that is not well suited for learning? What is it likely that the girls are actually learning there?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the influence of Victorian times throughout this novel. How is it evident in some ways, and ignored in others? What is the epitome of the ideal Victorian era woman? Does Mina Murray represent this kind of woman well? How or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the character of Griffin. Is he a static or dynamic character? How can you tell? What evidence supports your conclusion? Is he a good guy or a bad guy? Why?

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