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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 has happened to Frederick over the years?

2. What is Frederick's last name?

3. Based on the budget, how long will it take the Elliot family to be free from debt?

4. Who goes to visit the Crofts when they move?

5. Who treats Anne with cold politeness?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain what Anne and Admiral Croft discuss on their walk.

2. What announcement do the Crofts make when Anne and Lady Russell visit them and what does it mean for Anne?

3. How does Mr. Elliot react to news of Anne and Frederick's marriage?

4. Explain Anne's reasons for calling off the engagement to Captain Wentworth.

5. Describe what happens when Anne visits the Crofts on their first day at Kellynch Hall.

6. Explain the event towards the end of Chapter 10 that causes Anne to believe that she finally understands Frederick.

7. In Chapter 23, as he leaves the gathering, Captain Wentworth does what, with regard to Anne and what is the result?

8. Describe Captain Wentworth at the end of Chapter 4.

9. Describe the major event that happens in Chapter 12.

10. Anne has been dreading going to Bath. Explain why the reception she gets on her arrival is surprising at first, and then not as much.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Anne is the main character in Persuasion and she has very different opinions from most of the other characters. Use examples from the book to show how Anne views social status as opposed to how others in the book view it.

Essay Topic 2

Everyone is surprised by Captain Benwick's engagement to Louisa. Admiral Croft thought Louisa would marry Frederick. Do you feel that Louisa and Captain Benwick were a good match? Why or why not? If not, who do you think each one should have married and why?

Essay Topic 3

In the end of the book, Anne and Captain Wentworth have finally married. Describe how everyone's attitudes toward Captain Wentworth have either changed or stayed the same. Specifically, focus on Sir Elliot, Lady Russell and Elizabeth.

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