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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 is Carwin's plan thwarted by that he tells Clara about?

2. In what form is the story of Wieland written?

3. What does the religious fanatic build for his beliefs?

4. Why does Pleyel withdraw from the social group that includes Carwin?

5. What is surprising about Wieland's incident at the temple?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where does the plot to kill Clara appear to have emanated from?

2. How do the voices protect Clara from death in her room?

3. What does Pleyel learn from the voice that turns out to be true about his lover?

4. Why is Pleyel unhappy about not receiving news from Europe?

5. When Carwin steps out of the closet, what does he reveal to Clara before fleeing?

6. What does Clara learn from the voice while walking the estate before she runs into Pleyel?

7. What did the narrator's uncle find when he entered the temple?

8. What does Clara fear will appear as a sign of her guilt to Pleyel?

9. What does Pleyel believe is the reason that Clara is involved with Carwin, and how does Wieland advise her?

10. When Clara hears someone enter the house, what does she assume and do after she sees Carwin?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe some of the settings for Wieland; and Memoirs of Carwin the Biloquist. What is the overall setting? Be sure to include geography, time period, and any pertinent popular culture events. Why did Brown choose to use these places in Wieland; and Memoirs of Carwin the Biloquist?

Essay Topic 2

Certain relationships create a good foundation for the story. When Theodore preaches to his family, they all interact in a very convincing manner. Describe why this relationship is believable.

Essay Topic 3

Explain the significance of the novel's title. What did the author mean by calling the book Wieland; and Memoirs of Carwin the Biloquist?

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