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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 does Thorne work?

2. Where does Philip submit a work of his art?

3. What day of the week does Philip dine with Thorne's family?

4. Who comforts Philip on the day Mildred gets married?

5. What is Mildred's occupation?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Philip find when he gets an urgent letter to come to Fanny's apartment?

2. What surprises Philip when he returns to Blackstable for his aunt's funeral?

3. Who arranges the funeral for Cronshaw, and how is it received?

4. What news does Norah have when Philip goes to visit her?

5. What is the final event that makes Philip decide to quit his art?

6. How does William react when he hears that Philip is changing his profession again?

7. How does Philip lose all of his money?

8. How does Philip raise in the ranks in the department store?

9. How does Philip feel about his first taste of medical school?

10. Why does Philip want Mildred to meet Griffiths?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Philip endures many different trials before the end of the book. What are some of these trials and what lessons does he learn through these experiences?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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