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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. Why does Mellersh exit the bathroom wearing only a towel in Chapter 14?

2. According to Mrs. Fisher, what are women not made for?

3. Who does Mellersh run into when he runs out of the bathroom soaking wet in Chapter 14?

4. What change in Mrs. Wilkins does Mrs. Arbuthnot notice in Chapter 11?

5. What does Mrs. Arbuthnot believe of Frederick's presence at the villa at the end of Chapter 20?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Lady Caroline escape to the garden in Chapter 19?

2. Is Mrs. Arbuthnot happy to see her husband at dinner or not? Does she believe he has responded to her letter?

3. What embarrassing mishap happens to Mellersh in Chapter 14?

4. Why is Lady Caroline displeased with Mrs. Fisher at the beginning of Chapter 10?

5. How does Mrs. Wilkins' marriage change in Chapter 16?

6. Who is Ferdinand Arundel?

7. Why does Mrs. Wilkins kiss Mrs. Fisher in Chapter 18 and how does Mrs. Fisher react?

8. What does Mrs. Fisher suggest to Lady Caroline to get well in Chapter 10?

9. How do the three other women feel when Mrs. Wilkins is absent for a day in Chapter 13?

10. How does Mrs. Arbuthnot feel after sending a letter to her husband?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the marriage between Mr. and Mrs. Wilkins. How is it described at the beginning of the novel? Why does Mrs. Wilkins choose to invite Mr. Wilkins to the villa? How does their relationship change by the end of the novel?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the friendships which form throughout the novel. How do the four women lean on each other? How do they help one another grow? Are any of the bonds which form surprising? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the conclusion of the novel "The Enchanted April". Are you satisfied with the ending? Why or why not? Is the conclusion a happy one? Are there any unanswered questions? Would you change anything?

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