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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. Who does Dr. Sloper tease in Chapter 6?

2. With whom does Dr. Sloper talk in Chapter 8?

3. What does Catherine accept in Chapter 15?

4. From whom does Mr. Townsend receive sympathy?

5. How many children does Mr. Townsend have?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Marian and to whom does she introduce Catherine in Chapter 4?

2. How many children does Mrs. Sloper have?

3. According to Chapter 2, who is Mrs. Penniman and what does she do?

4. What does Dr. Sloper learn about Catherine in Chapter 8?

5. Who comes to visit Catherine and her aunt in Chapter 5?

6. What does Mrs. Penniman suggest and how does Mr. Townsend feel about it in Chapter 16?

7. What does Catherine's father tease her about?

8. What does Mrs. Penniman encourage according to Chapter 6?

9. Who lives across town?

10. What does Mr. Townsend claim in Chapter 12?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine how pride plays a part in the plot of the novel.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Catherine's character and determine whether or not she is disillusioned and idyllic.

Essay Topic 3

Define setting and discuss the significance of Henry James' choice of setting in Washington Square.

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