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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. In Part 1, Section 7, who does Fred think would not be able to tell him about Daisy's "marriageable class"?
2. What extends beyond the college buildings?
3. Who writes Fred a "truncated" note that rattles on about Fred's position at the college?
4. At the beginning of Part 1, Section 7, how many weeks have passed since Fred's bicycle accident?
5. Why do none of the university societies meet in St. Angelicus?
Short Essay Questions
1. What mistake does Daisy make concerning Dr. Sage?
2. Recalling Daisy's childhood described in this section, where do Daisy and her mother shop? How does her mother earn a living? How does Daisy contribute to their support?
3. What is Daisy's new position at Blackfriars Hospital? Describe one of the routines that Daisy performs everyday.
4. What are Professor Flowerdew's religious beliefs?
5. According to the beginning of Part 2, Section 8, where does Daisy live? Give at least three details describing the city.
6. In Part 2, Section 9, where does Daisy seek employment? Describe the job applicants' waiting room.
7. What name does the suicidal patient call Daisy? What does he ask Daisy to get for him?
8. How does the beginning scene contrast to the actual city of Cambridge?
9. At the beginning of Part I, Section 5, what decision is Fred about to act on concerning his father? Why is this a difficult decision?
10. During the debate, who enters the room to speak to Fred? What does he tell Fred?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Kelly is deceptive on several occasions in the story. Choose two such occasions and elaborate on what occurred.
Essay Topic 2
The story opens with a stormy scene. The road to Cambridge has been strewn with willow branches. 1) Discuss an analogy that can be drawn between the strewn willow branches and Daisy's life. 2) How does the storm foreshadow a change in Fred's life?
Essay Topic 3
Fellows of St. Angelicus are not allowed to marry. What are possible reasons for this rule? Are the reasons still valid for continuing this practice? Why or why not?
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