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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. Days after Charlotte develops a fever, what does Belcour do?

2. After John's marriage and lack of response to Charlotte, from whom does Charlotte want help?

3. As they land in New York, how does Crayton introduce Charlotte to his daughter?

4. On the day before his marriage, what assignment does John give to Belcour?

5. What does Belcour say to John concern in reference to his lack of will to marry Julia?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Charlotte cry when the boat arrives in America?

2. What is ironic about the life Mrs. Crayton leads compared to Charlotte's life?

3. Why would Mrs. Beauchamp devise a front to meet Charlotte?

4. What motive would Belcour have in interfering with Charlotte's letters?

5. Why does Charlotte fall behind on her rent?

6. What happens to Crayton and La Rue's relationship after they settle in America?

7. In what condition does Charlotte walk to New York?

8. Why does Mrs. Beauchamp befriend Charlotte?

9. Why does John become upset about his relationship with Julia?

10. How does Belcour interfere with John and Charlotte's relationship?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How would Charlotte's plight be different in present day settings than years ago?

Essay Topic 2

Look at Belcour's actions. What were his worst interactions with others?

Essay Topic 3

What role does irony play in "Charlotte Temple"? When and where does it appear throughout the novel, who does it affect, and do any of the characters see the irony in their situations? Do you believe the author's use or irony was intentional?

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