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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is true of Amelia Sedley's entry into social circles?

2. When William Dobbin and Amelia Sedley are talking to each other, who is at the door listening?

3. Which character visits Becky Sharp's house, as seen in chapter 51?

4. Who is Becky Sharp's companion?

5. What becomes of Sir Pitt as seen in chapter 39?

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

Becky Sharp is a character who lives by her wits. Explain with examples from the novel.

Essay Topic 3

Irony plays a crucial part in the novel. Do you agree? If so, how and why?

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