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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. What does Fitch go in search of when Charles arrives and makes up a story about Hartley?

2. What does Charles confess he has yet to see during his time at his seaside home?

3. Gilbert notes that he and Lizzie would be happy if Charles came to ___________ or leave them in peace.

4. During a conversation between Fitch and Hartley, _______________ is tearful and apologetic throughout the argument.

5. Who does Charles encounter when he is wandering around the town, nursing his hangover?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Hartley tearfully admit to Charles when he finds her the next day in the market?

2. What is Charles afraid of as he writes the letter to Hartley offering to take her away and to take care of her forever?

3. How does Charles attempt to calm himself after his encounter with Hartley?

4. Why did Charles stop writing his memoirs, according to his own admission?

5. What does Rosina confess to doing in order to haunt Charles in his house at Shruff End?

6. What does James have in his apartment which Charles makes fun of as having a demon inside?

7. What does Hartley reveal as part of the reason why Titus ran away from home and from Fitch and Hartley?

8. What does Charles discover in his home after he has gone to town to pick up a bottle of wine?

9. What happens when Charles begins to desire the company of a man when he is in London?

10. What does Charles get to witness when he sneaks into the garden of Nibletts?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Love is an interesting concept in this story as it seems to have different meanings to different people.

Part 1: How do you think Charles defines the idea of love? Why?

Part 2: How do you think Hartley defines the idea of love? Why?

Part 3: How do you think the author defines the idea of love? Why do you say what you do?

Essay Topic 2

At times, one might say that James is much like Charles, providing a mirror of his own actions.

Part 1: How do you think James mirrors the actions of Charles?

Part 2: Why do you think James needs to be a part of Charles life and of his story?

Part 3: Do you think that James is a good person? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Charles realizes the impact of loneliness in his life, reaching out to men and to women when he is lonely.

Part 1: Why do you think Charles feels like he is a lonely person?

Part 2: Why do you think Charles has trouble being alone?

Part 3: Why do you think Charles decides to have everyone live with him?

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