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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. Who does Charles come upon when he returns to his house after being in town to get celebratory items?

2. ____________ was the foolish, yet gentle woman from Charles's past love affairs.

3. Who was Pergrine's ex-wife, according to his dialog with Charles during this chapter?

4. James's apartment is cluttered with _______________ memorabilia which is part junk and part treasure.

5. From where did the person from #25 come in order to haunt Charles and to frighten him?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. What does Hartley tearfully admit to Charles when he finds her the next day in the market?

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

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

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

Love is an interesting concept in this story as it seems to have different meanings to different people.

Part 1: How do you think Charles defines the idea of love? Why?

Part 2: How do you think Hartley defines the idea of love? Why?

Part 3: How do you think the author defines the idea of love? Why do you say what you do?

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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