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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. Why is Mr. Townsend looking for work?

2. To whom is Catherine close?

3. What does Dr. Sloper accuse Mr Townsend of doing?

4. What is Catherine state of mind at the start of Chapter 17?

5. With whom does Dr Sloper want to talk?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Dr. Sloper learn about Mr. Townsend's care for his sister's children?

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

3. What does Dr. Sloper insist about Townsend?

4. What concern does Dr. Sloper have regarding Catherine?

5. How many children does Mrs. Sloper have?

6. What does Dr. Sloper insist in Chapter 11?

7. What does Catherine insist upon?

8. Who has returned to New York and why?

9. What does Dr. Sloper remark about Catherine?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare Dr. Sloper's marriage with Catherine Harrington to Catherine's relationship with Mr. Townsend.

Essay Topic 2

Compare Mrs. Montgomery with Mr. Townsend, examining their similarities and differences.

Essay Topic 3

Choose two characters and discuss their similarities and differences.

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