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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 kind of company does Charles desire, according to the content of this chapter?

2. _____________ was the passionate and the very talented former over from Charles's past.

3. When he goes home Charles sees the dark marks that were caused by the ______________ during the conversation with Hartley.

4. To get Rosina to leave, Charles tells her that he _____________ her.

5. The dark marks on the table "which remained there ever after to remind [him] of that ____________ night."

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Charles stop writing his memoirs, according to his own admission?

2. What are the three passions which Charles describes in his writing at the start of this book?

3. What does Charles interrupt when he arrives at Nibletts that same evening after seeing Hartley?

4. Why does Gilbert arrive on the doorstep of Charles at the start of this chapter's events?

5. Who are the two women which Charles mentions as having had a significant influence on his life?

6. How does Charles attempt to calm himself after his encounter with Hartley?

7. What is the prediction that Charles makes for the decision Lizzie will make about being with Gilbert?

8. When Charles asks Peregrine who his first love was, who does Peregrine name for his answer?

9. What does Hartley reveal as part of the reason why Titus ran away from home and from Fitch and Hartley?

10. From what location is Charles writing after his encounter with Fitch about Hartley and her feelings?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Women are also presented in an interesting light when it comes to this story and to their relationships with Charles.

Part 1: Why do you think the women are still interested in Charles in some way?

Part 2: Do you think the women are just as lonely as Charles can be? Why or why not?

Part 3: Are the women of this story treated fairly? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Throughout the book, Charles seems to have visions and spooky things happen to him.

Part 1: Why do you think Charles seems to be haunted in this story?

Part 2: Why do you think Charles kept seeing the sea serpent and being terrified by it?

Part 3: How do think Charles's life is changed by the ghosts and other spooky things he sees?

Essay Topic 3

At times, Charles seems devious and cutthroat, especially as he tries to win the affections of Hartley again.

Part 1: Why do you think Charles wants to have Hartley back in his life?

Part 2: Do you think the Hartley wants to be a part of his life anymore? Why or why not?

Part 3: Why can't Charles simply let Hartley go and live her own life?

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