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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 old is Dr. Sloper in Chapter 33?

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

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

4. Why does Mr. Townsend make that request to Mrs. Penniman?

5. Catherine begs out of what?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Catherine become jealous in Chapter 25?

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

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

5. What is the relationship like between Mrs. Penniman and Mr. Townsend in Chapter 28?

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

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

8. What does Catherine announce to her father in Chapter 22?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Analyze Catherine's decision not to tell her father she will not marry Mr. Townsend after his death and how this ultimately affects Catherine.

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