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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. Who says, "You shall do just what your heart tells you to be right; you shall do whatever you think best yourself"?

2. Who is Grantly's lawyer?

3. Who does Grantly get to represent him in the case against Bold?

4. Who says, "Of course you've heard of the petition?"

5. What is the name of the beadsman who fully supports Harding?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Harding hesitant to let Grantly take on Bold in a legal battle?

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

3. What happens when Bold and Mary receive their party invitations?

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

5. How do the inmates at the hospital react when they hear about reforms in other churches?

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

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

8. What advice does Grantly's wife give him that he refuses to listen to?

9. What happens when Bold sees Eleanor after missing Harding's party?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explore the relationship between Harding and the bishop. Why do you think they are so close? How are they alike? How they different? How do they interact with each other? What role does the bishop play for Harding?

Essay Topic 2

Explore Bold's attempt at reforming the church and the hospital. What is Bold trying to accomplish with his reform? Why is he so concerned with Hiram's will? Why has he taken on the church? Why has he taken on Harding? How does Grantly feel about Bold's attempt at reform?

Essay Topic 3

Explore the character of Tom Towers. How is he portrayed? Why is the description of his office important? What does it say about him? Why is it important that his articles are written anonymously? What point is the author trying to make through the character traits and personality of Tom?

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