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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. Where did Andrew and Charles meet?

2. What is Chatterton's father's job at St. Mary Redcliffe church?

3. What alcoholic drink does Harriet make for herself?

4. What kind of animal is Mr. Gaskell?

5. What word does the author use to describe Harriet's wicker chair?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to Charles the following morning?

2. How does Charles find the original owner of the Chatterton portrait?

3. Why does Mary refuse to write Harriet's memoirs?

4. What is special about St. Mary Redcliffe Church?

5. Why does Harriet fear her memories?

6. What does Philip find out about Harriet in this chapter?

7. Why does Charles go to the antique store?

8. How does Joynson suggest Chatterton can make them rich?

9. Why does Pat give away the painting?

10. Describe Flint's work.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the novel's dialogue. How does the author's dialogue contribute to the following areas:

1) Character

2) Setting

3) Plot

Essay Topic 2

Choose one of the characters alive at the end of the book. Compare his or her character to who he or she was at the beginning of the book to who he or she is at the end.

1) What did your character hope to achieve at the beginning of the book?

2) What events changed your character ideas about life?

3) How has your character changed by the end of the novel?

Essay Topic 3

Pick two characters from the novel and discuss their goals and motives. Do they achieve their motives? Do they share similar goals and motives with other characters? Do their goals clash with other characters? How do the characters goals and motives affect their interaction with each other?

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