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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. Which of the following pieces of jewelry does Ian withhold giving to Elizabeth until he is sure she is really in love with him?

2. What does Alex promise to do before Elizabeth gets married?

3. Which of the following facts about Ian is true?

4. What does Elizabeth think motivated Ian's engagement proposal?

5. After arriving to Ian's house, what does Elizabeth promise to teach Ian to do?

Short Essay Questions

1. How was Ian's family killed?

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

3. What stipulations does Elizabeth make before accepting her engagement to Ian?

4. How does the news from the private investigator affect Elizabeth's decisions on her wedding day?

5. Who is the Dowager Duchess?

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

7. What does Elizabeth discover hidden in a tree house near Ian's cottage?

8. How does Elizabeth prepare for her escape from Ian with Robert?

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

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

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

After Elizabeth saves Ian Thornton from a potential duel with Lord Everly, she meets him outside the party, alone. First, explain how Ian Thornton reacts to Elizabeth's feminine charms at the party. Then, explain how Elizabeth responds to Ian's proposals. Finally, compare / contrast Elizabeth's external and internal feelings about Ian Thornton. How does she represent her feelings for him, and how do these representations compare / contrast with her internal, private feelings about him?

Essay Topic 3

Ian's relationship with his grandfather, the Duke of Stanhope, is a strained one. First, explain what Ian's relationship with his grandfather was like before he met Elizabeth. Then, compare / contrast that the relationship he had with his grandfather after he met Elizabeth. What was the catalyst to the change in this relationship? By the end of the novel, do you think Ian regrets reaching out to his grandfather again? Why or why not?

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