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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 tells Titus that he is _____________, but that he will take care of him as though it were true.

2. ____________ also told Charles to leave Hartley alone and Charles finally realizes this was good advice.

3. Charles begins to think that Fitch killed ____________, though James doesn't think so.

4. ___________ gave up a role in a film in order to remarry Peregrine and move with him to Ireland.

5. In whose apartment is Charles now living according to the contents of this chapter?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What does Gilbert say to Charles when he arrives at Charles's home after the incident with Lizzie?

7. What is revealed to have happened to Peregrine at the ending of this book?

8. What does Hartley reveal she would have liked to have been home for instead of with Charles?

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

10. For what purpose does Charles want to use Titus once he arrives on his doorstep?

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

Charles seems to be interested in always holding the attention of the reader and showing the reader how important his work is.

Part 1: Why do you think it's important for Charles to distinguish whether this is a memoir or 'just' a diary?

Part 2: Why do you think Charles believes his story to be important to the reader?

Part 3: Does the tone of Charles make you feel like he cares about the reader or not? Why?

Essay Topic 3

The past is something to which Charles clings in this story, looking for past loves, past memories, etc.

Part 1: Why do you think Charles clings so tightly to the past?

Part 2: Do you think it's a good idea to cling to the past? Why or why not?

Part 3: How is Charles's life changed by his insistence on looking at his past?

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