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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 does Kate tell Christopher about in Chapter 6?

2. What is Christopher wearing in Chapter 4?

3. What does Kate agree to do at the end of Chapter 6?

4. What does Kate find odd about Christopher and Sir Geoffrey's relationship in Chapter 3?

5. What makes the journey very tedious for Kate in Chapter 2?

Short Essay Questions

1. What story about a slipper does Randal tell in Chapter 6?

2. What does Kate try to convince herself of at the end of her journey in Chapter 3?

3. Who is Anne Warden?

4. What does Christopher tell Kate about Cecily's disappearance in Chapter 4?

5. What does Kate notice of the estate in Chapter 3?

6. What is Kate's punishment for the letter in Chapter 1?

7. What mysterious things does Kate see and hear upon arriving at Perilous Gard in Chapter 2?

8. What is the Queen's response to the letter in Chapter 1?

9. What part has Sir Geoffrey played in Cecily's disappearance?

10. What does Kate see and do when she notices a gate open in Chapter 4?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the motif of fear. What are some examples of feelings of fear in the novel? What causes them and how are they overcome?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the symbolism in the novel Perilous Gard. What are some examples of symbolism in the novel? What does the well symbolize? What does the slipper symbolize?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the historical context of the novel Perilous Gard. How does Pope incorporate the real historical figures into the novel?

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