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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. Around the holiday, what does Mrs. Morel spend a lot of time doing?

2. What is the name of William's girlfriend?

3. Who occasionally makes Paul feel frustrated?

4. Who does Mrs. Morel dote on the least?

5. Which family member does Paul most resemble?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Mr. Morel's alcohol problem.

2. Why doesn't Mrs. Morel get any help from her in-laws?

3. Why does Mr. Morel blame Mrs. Morel for their fight?

4. Why doesn't Mrs. Morel accept Mr. Morel's apology for locking her out of the house?

5. Compare the jobs that Paul and William have to that of Mr. Morel and explain why there is such a difference.

6. What is Mr. Morel's reaction to Arthur's birth?

7. What causes Mr. and Mrs. Morel's relationship to recover slightly in "The Casting Off of Morel"?

8. Why doesn't Mrs. Morel like Miriam?

9. Why isn't Mrs. Morel happy at the beginning of the book?

10. What are the similarities between Paul and Miriam?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the ways in which Paul has two contrasting personalities.

Essay Topic 2

Choose three characters from Sons and Lovers. Define their goals, motivations, and wants. As a result of these aspects of their characterization, how do they interact with other characters?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the relationship between Mr. and Mrs. Morel and their children. Use evidence to support your beliefs about why their relationships are this way.

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