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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. Other than the language Outland studied with the priest, what other languages did he know?

2. What does Mrs. Crane wish to discuss with the Professor when she comes to visit him?

3. What does Scott wonder about concerning the bracelet?

4. How long does the Professor extend the lease on his house?

5. What jewels are being given to Rosamond by her husband?

Short Essay Questions

1. How might Outland sound imaginary to readers?

2. What happened to the girl from the charity school when the Professor tried to give her flowers? What is the significance of this moment?

3. What kind of relationship does the Professor have with Augusta?

4. Would Lillian have been happy with Tom Outland as her son-in-law? Why?

5. What financial offer does Rosamond offer her father? Why is the Professor uncomfortable with the offer?

6. What does the Professor remember most about his time in Paris?

7. Why did Lillian refuse to help Augusta out of her financial problems?

8. What about Lillian's opinions bother the Professor?

9. What does Mrs. Crane mean when she says, "There are some things the law doesn't cover?" How much did Crane help Outland?

10. Why does it surprise the Professor that his daughter, Kathleen, does not find herself remarkable? Does he feel that she has wasted her life? How?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What two personalities does Tom Outland have? What is the difference between the real Outland and the one in every one's memory?

Essay Topic 2

What is the significance of travel in the novel to all? What is the value that is received from traveling? What does it mean to each character? Is it a way to make memories or collect objects?

Essay Topic 3

How do the house and the dress forms have personalities? How does the Professor see the house and the dress forms as living, breathing souls that he must be surrounded by?

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