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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 Maud find so humorous when she observes Richard and Sue together?

2. What does Richard say in his letter to Maud from London?

3. How does Richard get rid of Maud?

4. What does Maud steal from her uncle's bedroom while he is asleep?

5. What does Sue call Maud, which surprises Maud?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Richard returns from London, what must Maud commit herself to doing in the time left before her escape?

2. Describe Maud and Sue's first interaction.

3. What does Maud give to Sue and what does that foreshadow?

4. What is Mrs. Sucksby's reaction to Maud's return?

5. What changes Maud during the night after the outing and what does Maud do about it?

6. What does Maud think about as she readies for her escape from Briar?

7. What happens when Maud and Richard walk into the house on Lant Street?

8. How does Richard get Agnes out of the house?

9. What story about Maud does Richard and Mrs. Sucksby reveal to Maud?

10. How does Maud react to being at the house on Lant Street and how does Richard react to Maud's accusations?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

It is at this critical juncture that Sue realizes that she, not Maud, has been the pigeon in Richard's plans.

1. Some might call this twist in fate for Sue "poetic justice." Do you think that is true? Why or why not?

2. Do you think the turn of events, Sue being the dupe and Maud the manipulator, changes your view of both characters? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

The forces surrounding Maud have now hardened her resolve to carry through the plan. Seeing these same events through Maud's eyes deepens the question, what is truth?

1. Do you think truth is always easy to know? Why or why not?

2. Why do you think Sue is blinded to the truth about Maud? Use examples from the book to support your answer.

3. Richard appears to get what he wants by obscuring, bending or hiding the truth. Do you think what Richard does is difficult? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

The reader begins to see the gloved hands as symbolic of the cocoon of isolation and control in which Maud has been wrapped by her uncle. They become symbolic of her innocence.

1. What do you think is meant by this statement? Use examples from the book to support your answer.

2. Do you think anyone in modern America could be conned the way Maud is being conned? Why or why not?

3. How much blame for what is happening, and will happen to Maud, do you think should be assigned to her uncle? Explain your answer.

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