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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 month does Mrs. Penniman mention Mr Townsend?

2. Why does Mrs. Penniman write to Mr. Townsend in Chapter 28?

3. On what does Catherine tell Mr. Townsend they can survive?

4. Where is Mr Townsend in Chapter 34?

5. Who is always supporting Dr. Sloper?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Dr. Sloper do in Chapter 33?

2. What does Catherine learn of Townsend in Chapter 34?

3. What does Catherine claim?

4. What disappointment does Catherine suffer in regards to Mr. Townsend?

5. What happens on the night before they return to New York?

6. What does Mrs. Penniman feel about Catherine?

7. What does Dr. Sloper ask of Catherine?

8. What does Mrs. Penniman urge Catherine to do?

9. What news does Mrs. Penniman give unceremoniously?

10. What does Mrs. Penniman tell Dr. Sloper in Chapter 30?

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

Discuss James' use of a narrator in the novel and analyze how it benefits or detracts from the story line of the novel.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the theme of filial duty in the 1800's as presented by Henry James in Washington Square.

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