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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. How does the narrator describe Harding's usual mood?

2. What Greek mythological character does Eleanor compare Harding to?

3. The narrator says Sir Abraham has a stoop where?

4. How much money does Grantly tell Harding he will have when he resigns?

5. Who tells Bold that Eleanor has come to see him?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Harding's resignation received, over all?

2. Why does Harding decide not to spend his second day in London in his hotel?

3. Why does Grantly assume that Bold wants to drop the changes against Harding?

4. How does Tom seem to feel about his position at the newspaper?

5. What is Grantly's idea for how Harding can remain employed?

6. How does Bold react when he comes home and finds Eleanor there crying?

7. Why does Harding feel he should leave for London as soon as possible?

8. What happens when Grantly tells Bold he cannot back out of the legal situation?

9. How does Grantly react when Harding tells him he will resign?

10. How does Harding feel by the time he is about to meet Sir Abraham?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explore the use of foreshadowing in the novel. What instances of foreshadowing appear early in the novel? How do they eventually play out in the novel? What purpose do these hints from the author serve to the reader?

Essay Topic 2

Explore the author's use of names throughout the book. What are some of the telling names he gives his characters? Why do you think he uses the obvious names? For at least three characters, explain what you think he is trying to convey to his readers with these names. Use examples from the text to support your answers.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the character of Sir Abraham. What role does he serve in the novel? How do his views on morality shed light on Harding's moral conflict for the reader? Why do you think the author gives him such exaggerated characteristics?

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