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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. Where is Philip's apprenticeship to take place?

2. Who is Lawson's close friend at the art school?

3. How often do professional artists review the art students' work?

4. What does Philip dislike most about Hayward?

5. Why is Philip excused from physical activities?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Philip feel about Hayward when they first meet?

2. How does Philip feel when he receives a letter from Emily?

3. What does Phillip's mother die of?

4. How do the boys force Philip to show off his clubfoot?

5. What happens when Philip returns to school after his bout of Scarlet Fever?

6. What does the new headmaster tell Philip about his foot?

7. Who is the new headmaster of the school, and how is he received?

8. Why does William not allow Phillip to have any food when they arrive at the vicarage?

9. Why does Philip go to Paris, and how does he feel about it?

10. What does Philip study in Germany, and how?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Power and Greed are two common themes in this plot, especially shown by Mildred. Where do they appear, and how do they differ in their manifestations?

Essay Topic 2

Fear is a common theme in this book that is presented a number of times by a number of characters. What are some of these instances, and how does fear affect the characters in the book?

Essay Topic 3

Betrayal is a theme introduced at the very beginning of this book. How does this constant stream of betrayal affect the outcome of the plot, and which characters are most affected by it?

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