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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Mrs. Danvers, why should Mrs. de Winter kill herself?

2. What do the rockets indicate?

3. What is Colonel Julyan's hope concerning Jack Favell?

4. What does Maxim's Gran believe are the three most important qualities in a wife?

5. What color dress does the narrator eventually wear top the ball?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In what ways is the novel Rebecca characteristic of the romance novel genre? Examine and comment on the structure and character dynamics in the novel. Write about 800 words.

Essay Topic 2

"Exploring moral dilemmas in fiction prepares us to make decisions in the real world." Discuss this statement, making close reference to the way characters deal with moral issues in Rebecca.

Essay Topic 3

"Mrs Danvers is not the antagonist in Rebecca: the real antagonist is Rebecca de Winter." Do you agree? Why or why not? Examine the power dynamics in the novel.

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