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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What news makes William Dobbin happy?

2. What happens to Lord Steyne?

3. Whom among all the women does Becky Sharp manage to win over?

4. What happens when William Dobbin and Amelia Sedley finally meet?

5. Who is Miss Horrocks?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author makes a very intelligent use of names of the characters, for example, Becky "Sharp", the "Crawleys", etc. How does the author draw a parallel between the names of the characters and their personalities?

Essay Topic 2

Give examples of imagery used in Vanity Fair and how it helps further the plot of the novel.

Essay Topic 3

Appearances and social status play a very big role in the novel. How do these two aspects bring about the characters' downfall?

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