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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. As Peter and Harriet prepare to take coffee in the Senior Common Room, what does Peter ask Harriet to do?

2. Who awakens Harriet Sunday night?

3. Why does Peter take Harriet to an isolated field?

4. What does Harriet see on Miss Hillyard's carpet and slippers?

5. What does Peter buy Harriet as protection?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Pomfret accuse Harriet of when he meets her in Chapter 12?

2. Why is Harriet suspicious of Miss Hillyard at the end of Chapter 18?

3. Is Miss Hillyard responsible for smashing Harriet's chess set?

4. How do Harriet and Peter examine the science lab?

5. What does Peter tell Harriet that he values about her, and why does this surprise her?

6. Why does Harriet accuse Miss Hillyard of smashing her chess set?

7. How do Peter and Harriet spend their day together after he returns from York?

8. Why does Harriet contact Peter in Chapter 13?

9. How is Harriet attacked?

10. How do Harriet and Peter spend the afternoon of his first day in Oxford?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There is a violent storm in Chapter 13. Explain the symbolism of the storm in regard to the preceding and proceeding events and the faculty members.

Essay Topic 2

During the Gaudy Night, Harriet starts having feelings for Peter. Highlight four important events in their relationship during the book's time period and explain how they contribute to Harriet's accepting Peter's final proposal.

Essay Topic 3

At one point, Peter dines with the faculty members. Answer the following questions about this event.

1) What are two topics discussed during the evening, and what are the opinions given concerning those topics?

2) How does Peter use information he gathers from this evening to solve the mystery?

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