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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. Grantly compares the newspaper that speaks badly of the warden to what in America?

2. It is well-known that Grantly always defends the side of what?

3. What does Harding demand to see a copy of in Chapter 9, "The Conference"?

4. What is the name of the beadsman who wants all the other men to sign a petition against Harding?

5. What is the last name of the beadsman named Jonathon?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Bold take issue with the charitable men's home?

2. What do Grantly and the bishop tell Harding that Sir Abraham has said about their legal case?

3. What does Harding do to make sure he does not become enemies with Bold?

4. What happens after Eleanor reproaches Bold for being at odds with her father?

5. How does Harding react when he reads an article about himself in the newspaper?

6. How do Grantly and his lawyer prepare for the possibility that the beadsmen will take legal action against Harding?

7. How does the charitable men's home manage its money?

8. What does Grantly warn Harding that will happen if he gives up his position?

9. Why does Harding tell Eleanor to go for a walk after he gets done visiting at the bishop's palace?

10. How does Harding feel when Bold tells him he will probably take legal action against him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Look at the author's use of Greek mythology in the novel. Where can you see references to it? Why do you think the author includes these references to ancient Greek mythology? Was is surprising to see these references in a book about the Christian church?

Essay Topic 2

Look at Harding's reasoning for giving up his position as warden. Why does he do this, even though Bold drops the lawsuit? Do you think he made the right decision? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

What is the significance of the articles about Harding in "The Jupiter" and the two magazines that harshly attack him? What can be learned about Harding by looking at these articles? What can be learned about him from his reaction to his bad press? What does the author seem to be saying about people and gossip?

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