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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. During Lady Anna's pregnancy, how does Sir Phillip speak about his unborn child?

2. What is the result of Sir Phillip's injuries?

3. After meeting for the first time and spending time briefly at Angela's home, what does Angela invite Stephen to do once they part ways?

4. After Mademoiselle Duphot's arrival, Stephen is intrigued by what pastime hobby?

5. During her attendance at Lady Anna's social events, what term can best describe Stephen's behavior?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where do Stephen and Angela share their first date?

2. What is Stephen's reaction to the news of her father's death?

3. What is the first real cause of tension in the relationship between Stephen and Angela?

4. Why is Mademoiselle Duphot released from her services at Morton?

5. How do Stephen and Martin spend their time together, and what is the reaction from the neighborhood to the budding new friendship?

6. What relieves the tension in the Morton household around Christmastime when Stephen is eighteen years old?

7. How does Angela react to the emotional letter Stephen sends to her after their broken date in the park?

8. How does Mademoiselle Duphot treat Stephen when she is hired by the family to help care for the girl?

9. Which of Stephen's hobbies cause tension between Lady Anna and Sir Phillip?

10. What does Stephen think about Angela's husband when she meets him for the first time?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

After moving to Paris, Stephen and Mary make a very close group of friends who share in their same lifestyle. First, describe three members of the group of friends. What lessons about homosexuality do Mary and Stephen learn from this new group of friends? What does each of the women, both Stephen and Mary, gain from having a group of openly gay friends in Paris? How does the feeling of camaraderie shape Stephen's view of herself and of her relationship with Mary?

Essay Topic 2

A few years after leaving Morton, Stephen moves to Paris. First, describe the decision that led to Stephen deciding to move from England to France. What was she hoping to accomplish in France that she couldn't anywhere else in the world? Were Stephen's goals reached during the time she lived abroad? How can you tell? Finally, describe what the city of Paris symbolizes in Stephen's personal exploration. What aspects of Stephen's self-exploration are mirrored in the physical landscape of the city?

Essay Topic 3

When Stephen and Mary Llewellyn meet for the first time, there is an instant attraction. First, describe how Mary and Stephen first meet. Which of the two makes the first move? Then, describe at least two of the major hurdles Stephen and Mary overcome in the first year of their relationship together. Based on the events of their relationship, do you think Stephen and Mary were a good romantic match?

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