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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 does Mr. Townsend turn down Catherine's suggestion?

2. How is Catherine convinced to change her mind?

3. What does Mrs. Penniman claim at dinner in Chapter 31?

4. What does Dr. Sloper tell Catherine after 6 months?

5. What does Mr. Townsend suggest doing?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why is Mrs. Penniman disappointed in Chapter 23?

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

5. What does Dr. Sloper ask of Catherine?

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

7. What does Dr. Sloper say to offend Catherine?

8. What does Dr. Sloper tell Mrs. Almond in Chapter 21?

9. What news does Mrs. Penniman give unceremoniously?

10. Why is Mr. Townsend reluctant to elope in Chapter 26?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose one character and discuss how their character grows from the beginning of the book to the end of the book.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Examine the impact that Dr. Sloper's words and actions have on his relationship with Catherine.

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