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Which of the following best describes Middlemarchers' attitude towards doctors?
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They have a deep understanding of medical skills and make informed choices about doctors
They are indifferent to who provides their medical care, as long as they receive treatment
Their preference for doctors is based more on personal bias than on the doctors' actual skills
They actively seek to improve the state of medicine in their area by selecting the most skilled doctors
Why did Lydgate decide to pursue a career in medicine?
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He was influenced by his father's career in the military
He discovered his passion for anatomy from a book
He wanted to prove his abilities by excelling in a challenging field
He was pressured by his family to choose a prestigious profession
How does Middlemarch portray the relationship between professional and romantic disappointments?
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By showing that professional disappointments are less significant than romantic ones
By indicating that only romantic disappointments have a long-lasting impact on individuals
By suggesting that professional successes can compensate for romantic failures
By comparing them to illustrate that both can have a devastating impact on a person
Why did Lydgate choose to work in a provincial town instead of London?
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He preferred the simplicity and pace of life in a provincial town
He wanted to escape the competition and pressure of London's medical field
He believed he could make a significant impact by reforming medicine in less developed areas
He had personal ties and obligations that required him to stay in a provincial town
In general, how does the narrator view characters' flaws in Middlemarch?
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As a reflection of the complex and contradictory nature of individuals
As a means to showcase the superiority of certain characters over others
As an opportunity to criticize characters for their lack of perfection
As an irrelevant aspect of the narrative that distracts from the main story
Why does Lydgate have difficulty enjoying aspects of life outside of his medical ambitions?
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He is too busy with his medical practice to have any leisure time
His singular ambition and focus on medicine limit his ability to appreciate other pleasures
He lacks interest in anything that does not directly contribute to his medical knowledge
He is disillusioned with society and prefers to avoid social activities
How is Laure's admission regarding her husband's murder meant to impact the reader, particularly considering the time period of the novel?
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It is intended to evoke sympathy for Laure as a victim of circumstance
It serves as a critique of the institution of marriage
It highlights Laure’s honesty and integrity
It is meant to be scandalous and highlight the severity of her rebellion against societal norms
What does Lydgate's resolution to have "a strictly scientific view of women" indicate about his approach to future relationships?
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He intends to avoid romantic relationships altogether
He believes that love and marriage can be fully understood and managed through scientific methods
He is determined to apply scientific principles to understand women better
He plans to approach relationships with emotional detachment and rational analysis
