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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 does Robert show to Elizabeth in the hopes of proving his violent stories?

2. What does Elizabeth enjoy most about shopping at the markets in the village?

3. What claim about Ian does Robert make upon returning home?

4. Which of the following aspects of marriage is most important to Elizabeth when she chooses a suitor?

5. What does Ian offer to buy from Elizabeth's uncle out of anger?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Elizabeth's private investigator report to her on the morning of her wedding?

2. What new things does Elizabeth learn about Ian after they are married?

3. How does Ian react when Belhaven tries to monopolize Elizabeth's time at the ball?

4. Why does Elizabeth prefer to marry an older man?

5. What does Duncan tell Ian about Elizabeth's circumstances after she leaves the cottage?

6. How does Elizabeth feel about shopping at the town markets?

7. What rumor does Ian spread about Elizabeth at the ball, changing her status in high society?

8. Who is the Dowager Duchess?

9. Who demands that Elizabeth leave Ian's cottage and return to Havenhurst at once?

10. How does Ian react when he sees Havenhurst for the first time?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When Elizabeth's parents died, she was raised primarily with the help of her elder brother, Robert, and her faithful servants. Fist, explain how Elizabeth's life was immediately impacted upon her parents' deaths. Then, compare / contrast the ways Robert and the servants affected her childhood. Which authority figure seemed to have the greatest impact on Elizabeth's upbringing?

Essay Topic 2

When Robert returns to Havenhurst after going missing for so many years, he returns with a mouth full of lies. First, create a list of the lies Robert spreads upon returning home. What do you think his motivations were in spreading all these terrible lies? Then, describe what happened to Elizabeth when she listened to and believed her brother's lies? How was her life altered by his return?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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