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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. After Birkin’s visit to Ursula’s house in Chapter 15, Ursula is stricken by what inexplicable emotion for Birkin?

2. What is the title of Chapter 17?

3. What is the title of Chapter 7?

4. What kind of dance movements does Gudrun dance while Ursula sings after their lakeside picnic in Chapter 14?

5. Where does Gudrun tell Gerald she had a canoe before at the party in Chapter 14?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Birkin’s philosophical view of human nature illustrated in Chapter 2?

2. Who do Ursula and Gudrun see leaping into the lake in Chapter 4? What do they remark about the spectacle?

3. How are Gerald and Birkin’s views of the modern world described in Chapter 5?

4. How does Ursula’s demeanor change after the Crich party in Chapter 15?

5. How do Ursula and Gudrun feel about their stay at Breadalby in the beginning of Chapter 8?

6. How is the character of Pussum illustrated in Chapters 6 and 7?

7. What do Birkin and Gerald discuss regarding Winifred in Chapter 16?

8. What is foreshadowed by the conversation between Birkin and Ursula at the party in Chapter 11?

9. What dispute takes place regarding “love” between Ursula and Birkin in Chapter 13?

10. What physical conflict takes place between Hermione and Birkin in Chapter 8?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the theme of sexuality in Women in Love. How do the sexual morals of the Halliday crowd differ from those of conventional England at this time? How is the character of Pussum depicted through sexuality? How is her character perceived by others for her promiscuity?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the conflict between Ursula and her father in Chapter 27. Why does Mr. Brangwen respond as he does when Ursula informs the family of her intention to wed the following day? How does Ursula meet this obstacle and overcome it? How does Birkin respond to the situation?

Essay Topic 3

Describe and discuss the author’s style of language in the novel. Do you find the narrative easy to read and understand, or does it require effort to follow the author’s meaning? How is the style of language relative to the characters and setting? What literary devices are commonly used throughout the narrative?

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