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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. Why does Wildeve withdraw from Eustacia?

2. Where does Clym go?

3. What plan do Eustacia and Wildeve concoct?

4. Where does Eustacia allow herself to go?

5. Why does Clym ask Thomasin to marry him?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Clym never thank his mother for the inheritance money she sent him on his wedding day?

2. What takes place near Thomasin's house?

3. Why does Clym write a letter to Eustacia?

4. Why are the locals making a mattress?

5. What has happened to Mrs. Yeobright?

6. Why does Clym not attend the wedding?

7. Why is Mrs. Yeobright shocked?

8. What takes place at Blooms-End?

9. How does the fire act as a signal?

10. What happens to Clym's letter?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The transformation of the odd reddleman into a desirable husband seems a little forced.

Part 1) Why?

Part 2) What is the reason for this change in the character?

Part 3) How does the author feel about the changes? How do you feel about the changes?

Essay Topic 2

Thomasin has many virtues.

Part 1) What is a virtue?

Part 2) Give examples of her virtues.

Part 3) Does Thomasin impress as a heroine? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Eustacia wants to escape the heath.

Part 1) Why?

Part 2) How does she plan on escaping?

Part 3) Do her plans work? Why or why not? How could she have handled this situation differently?

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