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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. What does Catherine want to do on behalf of Mr. Townsend?

2. Who does Mr. Townsend insist he does not live off?

3. When does Dr. Sloper marry Miss Catherine Harrington?

4. What does Catherine spend Mr. Townsend's visit doing?

5. What does Catherine accept in Chapter 15?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Who has returned to New York and why?

4. What does Dr. Sloper remark about Catherine?

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

6. What does Catherine insist upon?

7. Why is Catherine afraid in Chapter 10?

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

9. What causes Mrs. Penniman distress?

10. What will Dr. Sloper not bend on?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the motives of different characters in the novel and why some people's motives might be considered questionable.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the theme of betrayal and discuss how characters betray and are betrayed by others in the novel.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss how Mrs. Penniman becomes involved in Catherine's life and the impact that she has, whether positive or negative on Catherine's relationship with Mr. Townsend.

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