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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is George Osborne actually going when he lies to Amelia Sedley and tells her that he is going on business?
(a) To play a game.
(b) To the theater.
(c) To meet some women.
(d) To go hunting.

2. When the characters head to Belgium by sea, which of them gets seasick?
(a) Joseph Sedley.
(b) George Osborne.
(c) Amelia Sedley.
(d) William Dobbin.

3. Who is James?
(a) Mrs. and Mr. Crawlye's son.
(b) Mrs. Crawley's cousin.
(c) Mr. Crawley's nephew.
(d) Mrs. Crawley's nephew.

4. What is true about Sir Crawley's character as seen in chapter seven?
(a) He is not at all respected by anyone.
(b) He is frugal and never tips anyone.
(c) He is very generous with his money.
(d) He has a very bad reputation.

5. What happens to Becky Sharp and Rawdon Crawley's house after they return from London?
(a) It burns down.
(b) It is sold.
(c) It is guarded by the sheriff's men.
(d) It is being auctioned off.

Short Answer Questions

1. At Matilda Crawley's house, who becomes the household matriarch?

2. Who finally earns a place of honor in Paris?

3. Why does Becky Sharp come to the Crawley residence?

4. Whom does Matilda Crawley leave her fortune for?

5. Whom does Becky Sharp marry?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the author tell the readers about the character of Georgy Osborne?

2. How does the narrator set up the character of Amelia Sedley as seen in chapter 12?

3. What is happening to the relationship between Rawdon Crawley and Becky Sharp?

4. Which couple is reunited as seen in chapter 58?

5. Why do Amelia Sedley and Polly have an argument?

6. What is the character of Lady Southdown?

7. What is Becky Sharp's relation with her son?

8. How does chapter 13 further establish George Osborne's true personality?

9. Why does William Dobbin get angry when he reads Amelia Sedley's letter?

10. What is the lifestyle of Rawdon Crawley and Becky Sharp when living in Paris?

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