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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 convinces himself that the change in Hartley's behavior is the result of her realizing the ____________ of his love.

2. Who wrote Lizzie a letter, telling her everything that has happened since her disappearance?

3. ____________ is devoted to Charles in a loving way that this person has always wanted with Charles.

4. Who begins to drink heavily as a result of the death of one of the members of the household?

5. Charles instead tells Titus that he only wants to see Hartley so they can be ____________ again.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is contained in the letter that Charles has from Hartley, which he puts off reading for a while?

3. What does Charles tells Gilbert to do for him as he noticed Gilbert and Titus getting along in a way that makes him uncomfortable?

4. What does Charles decide happened to him the night that Peregrine tried to kill him?

5. Peregrine insults Charles by saying that he wouldn't have been as great as he was if not for what person?

6. Why does Charles treat Rosina with contempt and with dismissiveness?

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

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

9. What is the only thing that Charles keeps in James's apartment, no matter who offers to buy it?

10. Why is Charles pleased with Titus in this scene as Fitch is leaving the property?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

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

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?

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