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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What has happened at the prostitute's house?
(a) Charles has intercourse with the girl before finding out her name was Sarah.
(b) Sarah's little daughter comes in and gets into bed with them.
(c) Charles has been drinking heavily and begins throwing up when she said her name was Sarah.
(d) Charles passes out from too much to drink and sleeps in a chair.

2. What shocks Charles during his interview with Mr. Freeman?
(a) Freeman offers to buy Charles a title.
(b) Freeman suggests decreasing Ernestina's dowry.
(c) Freeman offers him a job in his business.
(d) Mr. Freeman tells Charles that Ernestina is adopted.

3. What is the outcome of Charles' interview with Ernestina's father, Mr. Freeman?
(a) Charles cannot bring himself to tell the truth.
(b) He withdraws his offer of Ernestina's hand in marriage.
(c) Mr. Freeman does not object to Charles' change in fortune.
(d) Mr. Freeman increases Ernestina's dowry.

4. After the prostitute gets into bed, Charles stares down at her and asks her name. What is her answer?
(a) Ernestina
(b) Victoria
(c) Sarah
(d) Mary

5. When she couldn't sleep, what does Ernestina decide to do?
(a) Write in her diary.
(b) Go look for Aunt Tranter.
(c) Go for a walk.
(d) Go to the kitchen and eat.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Dr. Grogan's recommendation for Ernestina's treatment?

2. Where does Sarah stay in Exeter?

3. What is Sarah's explanation for lying about Varguennes?

4. To what animal does Charles compare himself at the time?

5. After leaving the brothel, what does Charles do?

Short Essay Questions

1. What transpires with Charles and his friends at the club?

2. What actions does Charles take after leaving the Endicott Family Hotel?

3. Describe the events after Charles leaves Lyme and goes back to Exeter.

4. Explain how Sarah finds life in Exeter.

5. What are the consequences of Charles' decision to break his engagement?

6. Explain Mr. Freeman's reaction to the news that Charles will probably not fall heir to a title.

7. Describe what Dr. Grogan gives Charles to read.

8. What is a bigger surprise to Charles than discovering that his prostitute has a baby?

9. In the Victorian view of propriety, what step does Charles make when his train pulls into Exeter?

10. Why does Charles escape a second time to London.

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