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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 is the name of the crime novelist Strickland enjoys reading?

2. What does Rose tell the author Charles Strickland has done?

3. What word does the author use to describe the Stricklands?

4. What is Mr. Strickland's job in London?

5. What kind of smile does Stroeve say Strickland had in his eyes as he wrapped the parcel?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Crabbe describe Strickland in Chapter 6?

2. What kind of painting does Dirk paint?

3. How does Mrs. Strickland help Crabbe?

4. What does the author about George Crabbe's poetry?

5. How does Mrs. Strickland begin to make something of her life?

6. How did Crabbe meet Mrs. Strickland?

7. How does Dirk say he made a fool of himself in this section?

8. How does the author describe Strickland's appearance?

9. How is Mrs. Strickland coping with her husband's disappearance?

10. Why does Strickland say he has come to Paris?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Identify the main themes of the story. In what way are these themes relevant to the period? How does the author use character and setting to express these themes?

Essay Topic 2

Examine the author's writing style. How would you describe the author's prose style? What kind of vocabulary does he use? What meaning does the author's style give to the story?

Essay Topic 3

Pick a character from the book and discuss his or her goals and motives. Do they achieve their motive? Do they share similar goals and motives with other characters? Do their goals clash with other characters? How do the characters goals and motives affect their interaction with each other?

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