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

Short Answer Questions

1. What "priceless possession" does Italy offer Lucy?

2. Who composes the music Lucy plays at her welcome party?

3. Lucy and her husband feel that, in spite of all the trouble caused, this person wanted them to be happy. Who is it?

4. Who does Cecil want Lucy to become friends with?

5. What does Lucy invite George to do with her in Chapter 15?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Lucy is a gifted piano player. This gift not only impresses society, it hints at a greater depth in Lucy than she shows to the outside world. Lucy's choice of music throughout the novel reflects her state of mind. Choose three different scenes and, citing the different composers played, discuss how the different composers demonstrate Lucy's state of mind.

Essay Topic 2

Lucy is a character who goes through an awakening in "A Room with a View".

1) Describe the character of Lucy at the opening of the story.

2) Discuss the significant event that is the catalyst to Lucy's awakening.

3) Analyze the changes she has gone through by the end of "A Room with a View".

Essay Topic 3

Foreshadowing is used frequently in "A Room with a View". Choose three examples of foreshadowing in the story. Explain how it helped add to the story being told.

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