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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. In Chapter 17, where does Helen visit for a dinner party?

2. Why does Helen dislike Mr. Boarham?

3. Why does Mr. Markham give Mrs. Graham's son a collar for his dog?

4. Why does Mr. Markham visit Mr. Millward in Chapter 2?

5. Why does Mrs. Markham warn Mr. Markham about marrying Eliza?

Short Essay Questions

1. What role does Helen's aunt play in her love life in Chapter 16?

2. How does Helen react when Mr. Huntingdon finds a portrait she drew in Chapter 18?

3. In Chapter 21, how do Mr. Huntingdon's friends react to his engagement to Helen?

4. In Chapter 22, how does Mr. Huntingdon admit to being a bad influence on Lord Lowborough?

5. Why does Mr. Markham visit Mrs. Graham in Chapter 10?

6. In Chapter 9, what gossip does Eliza share?

7. In Chapter 1, what is Mr. Markham's living arrangement?

8. What do Mrs. Graham and Mrs. Markham argue about in Chapter 4?

9. Why does Helen's aunt disapprove of Mr. Huntingdon?

10. Why is Mr. Markham writing a letter to his friend?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What role does religion play in this novel? How is religion a theme?

Essay Topic 2

Research the life of Anne Bronte and make connections to the plot and themes of this novel.

Essay Topic 3

Analyze the symbolism of roses in this novel.

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