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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. Titus realizes that Charles wants to use him as __________ in order to see Hartley.

2. Charles begins to think that Fitch killed ____________, though James doesn't think so.

3. The next morning, Charles dresses Hartley in an overcoat and a _____________ for her trip back home.

4. _______________ is almost catatonic with fear and with tension, according to Charles.

5. Who slips and falls into the sea when they happily greet Charles?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the only thing that Charles keeps in James's apartment, no matter who offers to buy it?

2. What does Charles discover as he is waiting for the people to leave his house?

3. Why is Charles pleased with Titus in this scene as Fitch is leaving the property?

4. What does Hartley do when Fitch opens the door for her when she arrives back home?

5. Why does Titus end up at Charles's house as well after the arrival of Gilbert?

6. Who is involved in helping take Hartley back to her home and back to Fitch?

7. What does Hartley reveal she would have liked to have been home for instead of with Charles?

8. Why does Charles become frustrated when he sees Hartley and Titus reunited because of his actions?

9. For what purpose does Charles want to use Titus once he arrives on his doorstep?

10. Why does Titus get out of the car on the way back from dropping Hartley off?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The men in this story seem to have a number of flaws and stereotypes in relation to the idea of being a man.

Part 1: In what ways are the men stereotyped in the male gender?

Part 2: Do you think the men were portrayed fairly in this novel? Why or why not?

Part 3: How do you think the author feels about men, given the way they are represented in the novel?

Essay Topic 2

Charles seems to be interested in always holding the attention of the reader and showing the reader how important his work is.

Part 1: Why do you think it's important for Charles to distinguish whether this is a memoir or 'just' a diary?

Part 2: Why do you think Charles believes his story to be important to the reader?

Part 3: Does the tone of Charles make you feel like he cares about the reader or not? Why?

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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