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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 prays that he be allowed to find Hartley and to make her _____________.

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

3. ______________ is the gay comic actor that Charles mentions within his writing of the book.

4. When the search in town is fruitless for Charles, he goes to the _____________ for the first time since he was a child.

5. 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."

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Hartley do when Charles's hand brushes up against her twice as they are talking?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

One of the first things which Charles talks about in this story is about having the time to decide how to be good.

Part 1: Why do you think Charles feels he needs to figure out how to be good?

Part 2: Do you think Charles needs to take some time to learn how to be good? Why or why not?

Part 3: How can someone take the time to learn to be good?

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