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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 James reveal he has left, though he does not reveal the reason behind it?

2. Where does Charles go to find Hartley as he is afraid she fell on the rocks, though he can not find her by the rocks?

3. Charles learns the Hartley is ______________ and reacts with inner disappointment.

4. Rosina denies being the ____________ that Charles saw in the inner room of his house.

5. Gilbert notes that he and Lizzie would be happy if Charles came to ___________ or leave them in peace.

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Charles introduce himself to the reader in terms of his profession and achievements?

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

3. What does Charles find when there is an insistent knock on his door that day, though it's not what he expected?

4. What does Charles say in response to his own question of how his first love was?

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

6. What happens when Charles begins to desire the company of a man when he is in London?

7. What does James have in his apartment which Charles makes fun of as having a demon inside?

8. What does Hartley ask Charles to do when she is getting ready to leave the church?

9. What happens to Rosina's face when Charles is staring at her as he is talking to her?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The relationship between Fitch and Hartley does not appear to be a happy one.

Part 1: Why do you think Fitch and Harley are married to each other?

Part 2: Do you think Hartley should leave Fitch? Why or why not?

Part 3: Why do you think that this relationship is presented so poorly in the story?

Essay Topic 2

At times, one might say that James is much like Charles, providing a mirror of his own actions.

Part 1: How do you think James mirrors the actions of Charles?

Part 2: Why do you think James needs to be a part of Charles life and of his story?

Part 3: Do you think that James is a good person? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Titus is a character who is compelling and yet often as confusing as Charles can be at times.

Part 1: Why do you think Titus is able to form a close relationship with Charles?

Part 2: Why do you think the author decided that Titus had to die?

Part 3: In what ways does the presence of Titus bring out the best in Charles?

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