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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character leaves forever?

2. What is true of the time Amelia Sedley and William Dobbin spend together in Europe?

3. Why do Amelia Sedley and Polly argue?

4. Who is Lady Fitz-Willis?

5. Whom is Becky Sharp living with?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

There are many themes found in the novel. Expand on any two themes that is relevant to the novel and substantiate with examples how the theme is worked into the novel with the help of characters, settings, etc.

Essay Topic 3

What is the narrative technique in Vanity Fair? How does the author present himself throughout the novel?

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