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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. Charles comments that always in their conversations, James makes him feel defensive and __________.

2. Fitch tells Hartley that he is going to force her to__________ and to take care of him.

3. Charles is _____________ at seeing Hartley again, according to his writing.

4. From what play does Charles take the line, "I shall abjure magic and become a hermit, put myself in a situation...to learn to be good."

5. Who does James express particular interest in hearing more about as Charles speaks?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Charles say about the situation in which he has placed himself as he is writing?

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

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

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

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

7. What does Rosina confess to doing in order to haunt Charles in his house at Shruff End?

8. What are some of the things that Peregrine confesses to hating in his life?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When one reads a story, the first thing which must be asked is whether the narrator can be trusted. After all, if the narrator cannot be trusted, the story cannot be trusted.

Part 1: Why do you think Charles was chosen as the narrator for this story?

Part 2: Who do you think might have made for a better narrator for this story? Why?

Part 3: Do you think Charles can be trusted as a narrator for this story? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

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 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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