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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 language did Outland study with a priest?

2. Who is the current student who excited the Professor to controversy?

3. What prestigious group is Louie trying to get into at the university?

4. What jewels are being given to Rosamond by her husband?

5. What kind of car do Louie and Rosamond have?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Lillian refuse to help Augusta out of her financial problems?

2. What happened to the girl from the charity school when the Professor tried to give her flowers? What is the significance of this moment?

3. Who is Louie and Rosamond's house named after? Why is this such a shock to the family?

4. When the Professor sees Rosamond outside Kathleen's house, what does he see on her face?

5. What financial offer does Rosamond offer her father? Why is the Professor uncomfortable with the offer?

6. Would Lillian have been happy with Tom Outland as her son-in-law? Why?

7. How might Outland sound imaginary to readers?

8. What is the significance of Louie saying that it is Scott who does not like his dinners?

9. What about Lillian's opinions bother the Professor?

10. How does Louie describe the country house they are building? What impression does this give the reader about Louie and Rosamond?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What memories of Paris stand out for the Professor and why? Why are the memories so painful to him? How can he overcome the pain?

Essay Topic 2

What two personalities does Tom Outland have? What is the difference between the real Outland and the one in every one's memory?

Essay Topic 3

What do you think is meant by Kathleen telling Scott that he is the "real one?"

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