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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. Edith Hope is what kind of writer?

2. How old does Edith guess the mother to be in the mother/daughter companionship?

3. How do you know that the hotel allows animals?

4. Iris sees Monica as a what?

5. What was the reason stated for asking Edith to join them for coffee?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do you think that Edith doesn't defend herself to the unnamed man that mocks her for being a writer?

2. What does Edith write in her first letter to David?

3. What does Mr. Neville reveal to Edith on their walk together?

4. Why does Edith remember when she wrote the book that Iris is reading?

5. What is the problem with Monica's health?

6. Describe how Mrs. Pusey was taken care of by her late husband?

7. Why does Edith think that women get married?

8. Why does Edith not take all of the clothes out of her luggage when unpacking?

9. What about the relationship between Iris and Jennifer is Edith jealous about?

10. What is required to become a guest at the Hotel du Lac?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the symbolic significance of Edith writing "Returning" on her telegram?

Essay Topic 2

Describe Mr. Neville's terms of his marriage proposal. What can Edith expect socially from the marriage? Where is Edith expected to reside? What are the terms of Mr. Neville and Edith having affairs? What is Edith to expect from Mr. Neville's contribution to the marriage? Is the marriage proposal based on love?

Essay Topic 3

Explain why Edith decides to no longer be friends with the Pusey women. What was the first impression that Edith received from the Pusey women? What part of this first impression started a negative feeling with Edith? How did Edith feel about Iris's reaction when the blouse maker left? How did Iris's birthday party make Edith feel about her? When Iris had the commotion in her room, what was the final straw with Edith concerning Iris's behavior?

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