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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose actions remain unknown in the murders according to Thomas?
(a) Brown.
(b) Clara.
(c) Charles.
(d) Carwin.

2. Why does Clara not feel the need to forgive Carwin?
(a) She is afraid for him.
(b) She does not care.
(c) He is guilty.
(d) He will be judged by God.

3. When Wieland collapses in sorrow, what does Clara wish for him?
(a) Death.
(b) Forgiveness.
(c) Life.
(d) Forfeit.

4. Why does Clara stop at at Mrs. Baynton's house?
(a) For questions.
(b) For money.
(c) For refreshment.
(d) For a book.

5. What does Carwin deny having knowledge of concerning Catherine?
(a) Her joy.
(b) Her murder.
(c) Her life.
(d) Her inspiration.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Pleyel reaches Clara's residence, what does he hear that makes him suspect her?

2. After the first murder, what does Theodore hear that he must do next?

3. What does Theodore see that encourages him to kill his wife in Clara's house?

4. Three years after the event of attempted murder, where is Clara?

5. Who informs Clara that Wieland was not sentenced to death?

Short Essay Questions

1. What gift does Carwin possess and what does he say about it?

2. When Clara wishes to see Wieland once more, what is Cambridge forced to admit?

3. How do Clara and Pleyel reunite?

4. How do the strong convictions of Wieland show his madness?

5. How is Carwin described in the newspaper?

6. When Clara heads towards home, what does she receive at Mrs. Baynton's?

7. Why does Clara appeal to Wieland about Carwin's deceit, and how does Wieland respond?

8. Why does Wieland not kill Clara?

9. When Carwin hears Judith's glowing tribute to Clara, how does he test it out?

10. When a group enters Clara's room led by Mr. Hallett, what does Clara learn, leading her grieving to Mrs. Baynton's house?

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