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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. Of what does Mr. Townsend say he took charge?

2. How does Mrs Montgomery describe her brother?

3. What does Dr. Sloper pledge to Mrs. Montgomery?

4. What does Mrs Penniman encourage Catherine to do?

5. What does Mr. Townsend stop doing?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Mrs. Penniman encourage Catherine to do in Chapter 17?

2. What will Dr. Sloper not bend on?

3. What does Mrs. Penniman encourage according to Chapter 6?

4. What conversation does Dr. Sloper have with Mr. Townsend in Chapter 9?

5. How many children does Mrs. Sloper have?

6. Where is Dr. Sloper invited in Chapter 14?

7. Why is Catherine afraid in Chapter 10?

8. What does Mr. Townsend do after he stops going to Washington Square?

9. Why does Dr. Sloper become annoyed with Catherine in Chapter 15?

10. What causes Mrs. Penniman distress?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine how Catherine has changed (in both positive and negative ways) as a result of the conflict between her and other characters.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the motives of different characters in the novel and why some people's motives might be considered questionable.

Essay Topic 3

Choose a character and discuss their role in creating conflict in the book.

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