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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. Which member of the Hardy family persuaded her parents to allow Myrtle to stay?

2. What country did Pompey's father not return from?

3. What does Master Georgie study at university?

4. What does Potter notice about George?

5. Who does Mr. Naughton choose to keep company with?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does George cover up his father's death?

2. How does Mr. Naughton react when he sees who he thinks is Myrtle's fiance with another woman?

3. Summarize the second chapter.

4. What does the group do once it is in Constantinople?

5. Where does Myrtle follow George in this chapter?

6. How does Myrtle show her vulnerability in the third chapter?

7. How does George's attitude change once he is in Constantnople?

8. How does the Duck-Boy help George?

9. What does Pompey Jones think is his role in life?

10. Summarize the first chapter.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose two of the following people and outline their influence on Myrtle's life:

1. George

2. Mrs. Hardy

3. Beatrice

4. Pompey Jones

Essay Topic 2

Choose one of the following and discuss how it affects the tone of the novel and helps to express character and theme:

1. Setting.

2. Point of view.

3. Structure.

4. Language.

Essay Topic 3

Examine the author's writing style. How would you describe the author's prose style? What kind of vocabulary does she use? What meaning does the author's style give to the story?

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