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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 are the two things which came with the house that Charles bought? An exotically framed mirror and an ugly _________.

2. What does Charles realize he is looking for when he looks out at the sea after visiting Hartley?

3. Why does Hartley's husband have a limp, according to the writing of Charles in this story?

4. Several times when Charles and Hartley are talking, she says that she has to leave to _____________.

5. Who is the old women that Charles eventually recognizes to be a long lost lover?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Fitch tell Hartley that he will do as opposed to ending the relationship in the way she wants?

2. How does Charles finally deliver the letter to Hartley when he is done writing it?

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

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

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

6. What does Charles get to witness when he sneaks into the garden of Nibletts?

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

8. What is Charles afraid of as he writes the letter to Hartley offering to take her away and to take care of her forever?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The manipulative nature of Charles is something that is more and more striking as the book progresses.

Part 1: Why do you think Charles thinks it's okay to break up a marriage?

Part 2: Why do you think Charles believes it's okay to talk to a women via letter, begging her to come be with him?

Part 3: Why do you think Charles believes it's okay to use Titus in order to see Hartley?

Essay Topic 2

The past is something to which Charles clings in this story, looking for past loves, past memories, etc.

Part 1: Why do you think Charles clings so tightly to the past?

Part 2: Do you think it's a good idea to cling to the past? Why or why not?

Part 3: How is Charles's life changed by his insistence on looking at his past?

Essay Topic 3

Charles realizes the impact of loneliness in his life, reaching out to men and to women when he is lonely.

Part 1: Why do you think Charles feels like he is a lonely person?

Part 2: Why do you think Charles has trouble being alone?

Part 3: Why do you think Charles decides to have everyone live with him?

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