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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. Ursula thinks of Birkin’s eyes in Chapter 15 as having “such a dark, constant will of” what?
2. Where does Birkin say Gerald went exploring after fighting in the last war when he introduces him to Pussum in Chapter 6?
3. While riding on the train to London, Gerald Crich asks Rupert Birkin where he will stay in the city. Birkin replies he will stay with a friend where in Chapter 5?
4. Where does Birkin day the Pompadour is located in Chapter 5?
5. The electrician that Gudrun meets in the market on Friday night in Chapter 9 is described as “a scientist with a passion for” what?
Short Essay Questions
1. What physical conflict takes place between Hermione and Birkin in Chapter 8?
2. How does the narrator characterize Mr. Crich’s relationship with his wife in Chapter 17?
3. What is significant about Hermione’s appearance in Chapter 10?
4. Who visits Ursula’s classroom in Chapter 3? Why?
5. How do Ursula and Gudrun feel about their stay at Breadalby in the beginning of Chapter 8?
6. How does Ursula respond to Birkin’s visit to her home while her family is at church in Chapter 15?
7. What conversation does Ursula have with Mrs. Kirk in Chapter 17? Why does she see Mrs. Kirk?
8. How is the character of Pussum illustrated in Chapters 6 and 7?
9. What is symbolized by Gudrun’s incident with Winifred’s rabbit, Bismarck, in Chapter 18?
10. What dispute takes place regarding “love” between Ursula and Birkin in Chapter 13?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the Industrial Revolution and its impact on the culture, society, philosophy, and economy of Great Britain. How does author D. H. Lawrence use the coalmines in the story as a symbolic representation of the Industrial Revolution? How does Gerald fit into this depiction?
Essay Topic 2
Describe and discuss narrative style of the novel. Is the story related in first, second, or third person? Is it told in the present or past tense? Is the narrator’s perspective omniscient or limited? What effect does the novel’s narrative voice have on the reader?
Essay Topic 3
Discuss Ursula’s response to the act of sexual passion between her and Birkin in the narrative. How does Ursula feel about Birkin after their night in the car? How have Birkin’s feelings for Ursula changed?
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