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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. Where is Anticant from?

2. What is the name of the magazine Bold buys after leaving Tom?

3. Who does Grantly throw out of his home at the end of "Mr. Bold's Visit to Plumstead"?

4. Who is Bold out with when Eleanor goes to see him?

5. What color is Sir Abraham's hair?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Harding rush to find Sir Abraham as soon as he gets to London?

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

4. How does Bold respond when Eleanor begs him to promise that he will stop the legal proceedings against her father?

5. What happens to the beadsmen when their warden resigns?

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

7. What is Harding's plan for he and Eleanor after the lawsuit is over?

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

9. What happens when Eleanor tells Mary that she cannot marry Bold?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Look at the description of Grantly's home. How does the description paint Grantly? Why do you think the author chooses to show Grantly's true nature through a description of his home? Why do you think he does not just explain to the reader all of Grantly's characteristics?

Essay Topic 2

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 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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