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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 decide he wants to befriend and to mentor in order to get closer to Hartley?

2. Who drives Charles to London in order to take him away from his situation with Hartley?

3. What does Fitch go in search of when Charles arrives and makes up a story about Hartley?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Charles basically takes Hartley prisoner at one point of the book, thinking that since she is there, they can all be a family.

Part 1: Why does Charles believe that he is right to 'have' Hartley?

Part 2: Why do you think no one else in the house calls the police or tries to free Hartley?

Part 3: Why do you think that Hartley doesn't put up more of a fight when she is told she must stay in the house?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Revenge seems to be motivation for the actions of many characters in this book.

Part 1: Why do you think Peregrine felt the only way to deal with his feelings about Charles was to kill him?

Part 2: How is Charles attempting to take revenge on others in this book?

Part 3: Are there any instances of revenge in this book which appear to be justified? Why or why not?

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