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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. With whom does Mrs. Penniman argue in Chapter 27?

2. To what should Catherine look forward according to the conversation she is having?

3. What does Catherine learn from Mrs Penniman upon her return in Chapter 24?

4. What does Catherine ask Mrs. Penniman in Chapter 34?

5. How many letters from Mr. Townsend does Catherine have?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Mrs. Penniman told by Dr. Sloper in Chapter 19?

2. What does Mr. Townsend suggest he doesn't want in Chapter 20?

3. Why do Mr. Townsend and Catherine argue in Chapter 29?

4. What is the relationship like between Mrs. Penniman and Mr. Townsend in Chapter 28?

5. What does Dr. Sloper ask of Catherine?

6. What does Catherine claim?

7. What does Catherine announce to her father in Chapter 22?

8. What does Catherine tell her father in Chapter 18?

9. What does Catherine learn of Townsend in Chapter 34?

10. What does Mrs. Almond suggest to Dr. Sloper according to Chapter 27?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss how Mrs. Penniman becomes involved in Catherine's life and the impact that she has, whether positive or negative on Catherine's relationship with Mr. Townsend.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the theme of betrayal and discuss how characters betray and are betrayed by others in the novel.

Essay Topic 3

Compare Dr. Sloper's marriage with Catherine Harrington to Catherine's relationship with Mr. Townsend.

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