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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. Who was primarily in charge of raising Elizabeth when she was a young girl?

2. Who is in charge of finding a husband for Elizabeth?

3. When Robert walks in on Elizabeth and Ian at their meeting place, what is the pair doing?

4. When Elizabeth arrives at the meeting place and finds Ian there, what does she think he has come to do?

5. What is Sir Belahaven's final impression of Elizabeth when he watches her leave?

Short Essay Questions

1. How doe Elizabeth and Ian Thornton meet?

2. What does the mysterious note that Elizabeth receives tell her to do?

3. Why do Elizabeth and Lucinda unexpectedly arrive at the cottage in Scotland?

4. Who is Lord John Marchman?

5. How does Elizabeth react when she realizes that her traveling group has left without her?

6. Why does Elizabeth's family decide that it is time for her to be married?

7. Why does Lord Everly accuse Ian of cheating?

8. What fact does Lucinda overhear when she is eavesdropping on Ian's conversations?

9. How does Elizabeth respond to being invited to the woodcutter's cottage with Ian?

10. How does Lord John Marchman react to Elizabeth after their first date together?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When Ian was on trial for murder, Elizabeth rushed home to be at his side. First, explain how Elizabeth managed to convince the jury of Ian's innocence. Then, explain Ian's reaction to Elizabeth's testimony. How does Ian's reaction to the testimony reflect back to his feelings about his family dog after the house fire? What does this reaction tell the reader about Ian's character?

Essay Topic 2

When Ian Thornton is accused of cheating at a card game, Elizabeth immediately jumps to his defense. First, explain why Ian Thornton is accused of cheating at the game. Was Lord Everly telling the truth about Ian, or was he trying to save his own reputation? How can you tell? Then, explain how Elizabeth used her intelligence and wit to save Ian Thornton from a potentially dangerous duel. What was the direct result of Elizabeth meddling in Ian Thornton's life?

Essay Topic 3

When Elizabeth is snooping around Ian's home, she finds a treasure box from his childhood. First, explain where Elizabeth found this treasure box, and why it was an unusual place for a lady of her standing to be snooping. Then, explain what items Elizabeth found stored in the treasure box and why Ian had kept these items for all these years. Finally, describe Ian's reaction to seeing the treasure box again. What explanation does he give to Elizabeth for keeping it hidden all this time?

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