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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. Why does Augusta appear for work at the beginning of the novel?

2. How was the Professor able to build a new house?

3. When Scott runs into Lillian on the campus, what do they do together?

4. How did Outland's father die?

5. What two things does Mrs. St. Peter like about her new house?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the rivalry between Scott and Louie play out with Louie's entrance to Arts and Letters?

2. What does Mrs. Crane mean when she says, "There are some things the law doesn't cover?" How much did Crane help Outland?

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

4. What kind of games did Outland play with the girls?

5. Why does Mrs. Crane feel that she is entitled to some of Outland's money?

6. What kind of relationship does the Professor have with Augusta?

7. What kind of personality does the study have? What are the study and house to the Professor?

8. Why does the Professor meet Mrs. Crane in his study? Why is this awkward?

9. What does the Professor remember most about his time in Paris?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What does Lillian mean when she says, "The Oriental peoples didn't have an Age of Chivalry. They didn't need one?"

Essay Topic 2

Had Outland lived, how would the Professor's life be different? Would it be better or worse?

Essay Topic 3

Should Dr. Crane get money for helping Outland? How much help do you think he helped? How much was his contribution?

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