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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 title does the Prince of Morocco hold?

2. Who entertains John while Tony is out of the house?

3. Who seems to be the only person concerned about Brenda's affair with John Beaver?

4. When was Hetton Abbey rebuilt?

5. Where does John next encounter Brenda?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Tony find annoying and why do you think he put himself in the situation?

2. What demonstrates how very widespread the knowledge about Brenda's affair is and how much it is a topic of conversation?

3. How does it seem that Brenda has absolutely no concern for Tony nor for her own reputation?

4. How is the last part of this chapter a transitional chapter for Brenda and Tony's relationship?

5. How would you characterize John Beaver's idea of a relationship with a woman (including Brenda)?

6. What occurs in this chapter to demonstrate how far Brenda has sunken into self deceit?

7. Briefly discuss the setting of Hetton Abbey.

8. Describe John Andrew's death.

9. How does Tony demonstrate his willingness to accommodate Brenda's friends and what is their attitude towards Tony?

10. How is it obvious that though Brenda thinks she is in control of the relationship between her and Beaver, he actually probably has more control over it?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In chapter 2, "English Gothic: Part Three," Brenda is just taking the first steps on the road to adultery. Discuss the following:

1. Is it obvious yet that Brenda consciously intends to develop her curiosity of John Beaver into a full-blown affair? Why or why not?

2. Is it obvious yet that John consciously intends to develop his flirtation with Brenda into a full-blown affair? Why or why not?

3. What is similar about these two characters that puts them on the path to having an affair? Could either have stopped this becoming an affair, or is the dye already cast by this early chapter?

Essay Topic 2

In most relationships, each person is getting something out of the relationship, whether or not the relationship seems good. Discuss the following:

1. What do you think John Beaver is getting out of his affair with Brenda, especially considering he does not seem to particularly like Brenda.

2. What do you think Brenda is getting out of his affair with John, especially considering she does not seem to particularly find John all that interesting.

3. What is Tony getting out of the marriage with Brenda after she begins staying in London for great lengths of time?

Essay Topic 3

There are several chapters named "Hard Cheese on Tony." Discuss the following:

1. What does the phrase "Hard Cheese on..." mean? (This may require a little research).

2. Do you believe all the unfortunate things that happen to Tony is solely bad luck? Why or why not?

3. Discuss two examples of when Tony creates his own bad luck. How could he have done differently?

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