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

2. What does Mr. Townsend suggest Catherine and him do?

3. What does Mrs. Penniman say she might have been in haste to do?

4. What advice does the one who always supports Dr. Sloper give him?

5. What does Mr. Townsend ask Mr Penniman to do for him?

Short Essay Questions

1. What news does Mrs. Penniman give unceremoniously?

2. What does Catherine receive in Chapter 31?

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

4. What does Dr. Sloper ask of Catherine?

5. Why do Mr. Townsend and Catherine argue in Chapter 29?

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

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

8. What does Catherine refuse in Chapter 35?

9. What does Catherine receive over the next several years in Chapter 32?

10. What does Dr. Sloper announce after six months abroad according to Chapter 24?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine how being a romantic, as Mrs. Penniman is, can cause hardship in relationships and in providing advice on relationships.

Essay Topic 2

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

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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