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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. From where did the person from #25 come in order to haunt Charles and to frighten him?

2. Who does James express particular interest in hearing more about as Charles speaks?

3. Who was the older actress with whom Charles became involved when he was a younger actor?

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

5. Several times when Charles and Hartley are talking, she says that she has to leave to _____________.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What did Charles intend for the first paragraph of his writing in the book?

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

4. What are the three passions which Charles describes in his writing at the start of this book?

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

6. Who are the two women which Charles mentions as having had a significant influence on his life?

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

8. What happens to Rosina's face when Charles is staring at her as he is talking to her?

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

10. What are some of the things that Peregrine confesses to hating in his life?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Women are also presented in an interesting light when it comes to this story and to their relationships with Charles.

Part 1: Why do you think the women are still interested in Charles in some way?

Part 2: Do you think the women are just as lonely as Charles can be? Why or why not?

Part 3: Are the women of this story treated fairly? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

The relationship between Fitch and Hartley does not appear to be a happy one.

Part 1: Why do you think Fitch and Harley are married to each other?

Part 2: Do you think Hartley should leave Fitch? Why or why not?

Part 3: Why do you think that this relationship is presented so poorly in the story?

Essay Topic 3

The past is something to which Charles clings in this story, looking for past loves, past memories, etc.

Part 1: Why do you think Charles clings so tightly to the past?

Part 2: Do you think it's a good idea to cling to the past? Why or why not?

Part 3: How is Charles's life changed by his insistence on looking at his past?

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