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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 Chapter 19, what passage does Landor remember a family would always quote when they would bring their son who had a spell of falling sickness to Landor's father?

2. What did Miss Marquis say that she saw in Poe's face when he rescued her in the cemetery?

3. In Poe's report dated November 14, when did he have tea with the Marquis household?

4. How large is Artemus' quarters?

5. In Chapter 28, how long does Poe say he was at the University of Virginia?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Dr. Marquis say about the heart Hitchcock and Landor find in Artemus' woodbox?

2. Whose uniform does Dr. Marquis say was in the back of Artemus' closet?

3. Why does Landor believe Cadet Stoddard has left West Point and run away?

4. In Chapter 24, how does Landor describe Lea Marquis?

5. What does Poe say when Landor asks him if Artemus left the parlor when Landor went upstairs with Dr. Marquis?

6. What conversation does Landor have with Mrs. Fry at her son's funeral?

7. Why does Hitchcock think that Poe is a suspect in the murders?

8. What lies does Landor learn that Poe has told?

9. Why does Poe believe that the dead haunt the living?

10. Who is Gouverneur Kemble?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Metaphors and similes are figures of speech that are used to make comparisons between things. Metaphors seem to imply an equal comparison, while similes seem to imply a similarity between two things. Does Bayard use more metaphors or similes in The Pale Blue Eye? How does the use of metaphors or similes help readers comprehend concepts? How does the use of metaphors or similes help make the writing more interesting?

Essay Topic 2

In The Pale Blue Eye, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the storyline? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?

Essay Topic 3

Imagery is a literary device authors use to describe characters and the world they inhabit. Imagery involves using the five senses to describe characters, places, and things. How does Bayard use imagery to help readers imagine the world and characters he has created?

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