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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. How does Catherine react when speaking to Mrs Penniman upon her return?

2. How much time passes between Chapter 33 and 34?

3. What does Dr. Sloper ask Catherine about before heading back to the U.S.?

4. What does Catherine tell Mr. Townsend in Chapter 26?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Catherine tell her father in Chapter 18?

2. Why is Catherine happy?

3. What does Mrs. Penniman feel about Catherine?

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

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

6. What does Mr. Townsend suggest he doesn't want in Chapter 20?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Examine how Catherine has changed (in both positive and negative ways) as a result of the conflict between her and other characters.

Essay Topic 3

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

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