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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 is Anna?

2. How does Anna appear - at least on the outside - when she sees Gwendolyn and learns of her engagement?

3. How does Catherine feel about Herr Klesmer?

4. According to Mrs. Davilow, what two options are available as a profession for Gwendolyn?

5. Where does Mirah's father take her on a trip at the time that she is at a very young age?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Anna like in comparison to Gwendolyn once they reach their mid-twenties?

2. How does Gwendolyn react when she enters her family's new rented house in Offendene?

3. What is Daniel's relation to Sir Hugo Mallinger?

4. Why does Mrs. Davilow think that Gwendolyn must leave home and get a job?

5. How does Hans Meyrick's family feel about Daniel?

6. What does Mirah come to realize about her father as she gets older?

7. What does Anna think that her life will be like when Rex is first mentioned in the novel?

8. What does Mrs. Meyrick believe about Mirah when she takes her in?

9. What does Grandcourt think that he needs to do in order to gain Gwendolyn's forgiveness as he learns that Gwendolyn has left town before he has had the opportunity to propose?

10. What does Daniel tell Sir Hugo about Grandcourt's reaction to the proposed settlement?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout the play, some characters are (1) admired but not respected, (2) respected but not admired, and (3) admired and respected. Select one character who in your opinion fits each description, and using supporting text from the book, write an essay stating who admires and/or respects them and why.

Essay Topic 2

Using specific text throughout your essay, compare and contrast the characters of Anna and Gwendolyn.

Essay Topic 3

Using supporting text from the book, write an essay discussing at least three reasons why Daniel should have married Gwendolyn.

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