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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 believes that Fitch and Hartley aren't actually in _______________, but hiding from him elsewhere.

2. Where does Hartley lock herself when she enters the house after Charles walks up to the door with her?

3. With whom does Charles argue gently about how love should be expressed?

4. What interrupts the conversation between Charles and Titus by the sea?

5. Charles begins to wonder if Hartley married and stayed with Fitch because she found him __________ attractive.

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Charles imagine as Fitch becomes insistent about bringing Hartley back home with him?

2. Why does Titus get out of the car on the way back from dropping Hartley off?

3. What happens to Lizzie when she comes to visit Charles unexpectedly?

4. What do museums and other interested parties ask Charles for when he becomes the owner of James's apartment?

5. What does Charles do with the apartment that James has left to him in his will?

6. What does Hartley do when Fitch opens the door for her when she arrives back home?

7. What causes everyone in the house Charles owns to be in a bit of a daze for a few days?

8. Why does Charles become frustrated when he sees Hartley and Titus reunited because of his actions?

9. In which outfit does Charles dress Hartley in order to take her back to Fitch?

10. Who does Charles believe is deceiving him, according to his diary entries?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Women are also presented in an interesting light when it comes to this story and to their relationships with Charles.

Part 1: Why do you think the women are still interested in Charles in some way?

Part 2: Do you think the women are just as lonely as Charles can be? Why or why not?

Part 3: Are the women of this story treated fairly? Why or why not?

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

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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