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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 delivers the letter to Featherstone?

2. What is the subject of Chapter 40?

3. What does Will call Lowick?

4. What is the relationship between Edward Casaubon and Dorothea Brooke?

5. What does Mr. Brooke show Dorothea upon her return to Tipton?

Short Essay Questions

1. Summarize Lydgate's background.

2. Describe how Dorothea, Mr. Brooke, and Celia, respectively, feel about Dorothea's engagement to Casaubon.

3. What does Rosamond admire about Lydgate?

4. Why does Casaubon propose to Dorothea?

5. What happens when Sir Chettam goes to see Mr. Cadwallader?

6. What reasons does Ladislaw give Naumann for being tired of art lessons?

7. What do Featherstone's two wills state?

8. What happens as Mr. Brooke and Dorothea are touring Tipton?

9. What causes Rosamond to wonder if she should be jealous of Lydgate's meeting with Dorothea?

10. Casaubon admits to himself that he chose to marry Dorothea for what reasons?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

One of the turning points in the novel is when Rosamond loses her baby. Lydgate blames the riding accident but she believes it would have happened anyway. What statement is the author making in regard to Rosamond's rebellion against her husband? Do you think Rosamond really believes that the miscarriage would have happened without the accident, or is she simply trying to assuage her guilt? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the characters of Dorothea and Lydgate and their charity work. How does their altruism manifest itself? What is each character's motivation to do good deeds? How is each character rewarded for his or her charitable acts? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 3

In the prologue, the author begins by relating the tale of St. Theresa. As the main character of the novel, what resemblance does Dorothea bear to this saint? Is it an appropriate comparison? Why or why not? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

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