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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. What does Mildred hope will happen when she gives birth?

2. Why does the master of the school say Philip should quit right then?

3. What is Cronshaw doing when he dies?

4. What does a nurse think most suicides are about?

5. How does Fanny die?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Philip lose all of his money?

2. What happens during Philip's first rotation when he returns to medical school?

3. Why does Philip pawn off his father's items?

4. What does Philip notice about his art while he is on vacation with Lawson and Ruth?

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

6. Where does Philip take Mildred on their first date, and how does he enjoy it?

7. What causes Philip to leave Mildred for good?

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

9. Why does Philip want Mildred to meet Griffiths?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Shame and propriety are common themes throughout this book shown a number of times by the women in Philip's life. What are some of the instances where these themes are present, and why are they so important to the characters involved?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Many different characters in this book are persuaded to do things that they would not have done of their own accord. What are some of these instances, and how does persuasion affect the course of the plot?

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