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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 is the name of the woman John once loved?

2. What is name of the character that first enters the scene?

3. How does William say he has earned his wealth?

4. What kind of formal education does William tell he had?

5. Which of the following words best describes Margaret's view of life?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Harriet say to her alter ego, Hetty?

2. Why does William still want to pay John for his work?

3. What do Margaret and Hetty vow to each other before they leave?

4. Why does Margaret's job upset John?

5. How does John act towards Margaret when Harriet leaves?

6. Why is Harriet married to William?

7. How does Margaret react when John complains about his coffee?

8. What does Hetty tell Harriet she represents?

9. What does Jack want to do as he admires Harriet's form?

10. How does John try to flatter William?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss elements of the narrative structure: exposition, conflict, complication, climax, resolution and conclusion. Do all the elements make for a logical and linear story? How does the story's structure express the book's themes?

Essay Topic 2

Why does John dislike his work at the gallery? How can John use his work to become a more successful painter? How important do you think it is for an artist to understand the business side of their work?

Essay Topic 3

What are the main turning points of the story? How do turning points work to keep a reader interested in the story? When does Gerstenberg use her turning points and why does she use them at those particular moments?

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