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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. What is the last name of Tom, who works at a powerful newspaper?

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

3. Harding says a second newspaper article that speaks badly of him will be read all the clergymen in what city?

4. Who dies at the end of Chapter 20, "Farewell"?

5. Who does Harding want to see immediately when he arrives in London?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why does Harding plan to sell his furniture when he resigns?

4. How does Harding respond when Sir Abraham asks him why is concerned for his reputation?

5. Why does Sir Abraham think Harding has come to see him?

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

7. What does a second newspaper article say about Harding and the lawsuit against him?

8. Why does Bold leave angrily from his meeting with Tom?

9. Why does Eleanor decide to visit Bold at the beginning of Chapter 11 "Iphigenia"?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explore the relationship between John Bold and his sister Mary. Describe how Bold and Mary interact with each other. What sense do you get about their dynamic? Why do you think they have such a close relationship? What techniques does the author use to portray their closeness to the reader? Why do you think he presents a brother and sister who are five years apart with such a close relationship?

Essay Topic 2

Explore Harding's willingness to fight to give up his position as warden. Why does Harding suddenly decide to fight? How has he acted prior to this? What examples can you think of for times he did not fight for what he wanted? Why do you think he chooses this time to not let Grantly boss him around? Is it important that Grantly and Susan think he is being foolish? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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