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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 22 when Milly refers to her illness, how easy does she say she’ll be?
(a) As carrying a feather.
(b) As carrying a leaf.
(c) As a child.
(d) As pie.

2. By Chapter 27, how many days has Merton faithfully visited Milly at the palace?
(a) 6.
(b) 8.
(c) 7.
(d) 5.

3. In Chapter 27, where did Merton tell the others that he and Kate were going?
(a) Francescan.
(b) Jesuit.
(c) St. Mark’s.
(d) St. Rupert’s.

4. In Chapter 19, why does Merton think the social herd might have flocked to Milly?
(a) No one more popular.
(b) No larger lion.
(c) No one could compete with her.
(d) No larger presence.

5. In Chapter 8, how does Merton refer to meeting Kate at Lancaster Gate?
(a) Bondage.
(b) Nerve wracking.
(c) Tense.
(d) Delight.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 22, what does Milly figuratively reach for when she faces Susan after luncheon?

2. Before Chapter 26, how many times has Merton been to Venice?

3. In Chapter 35, what direction does Merton walk after talking with Maud?

4. Where does Merton eat lunch on Christmas Day?

5. In Chapter 34, what color are the chairs where Merton has tea with Maud?

Short Essay Questions

1. At first what reason does Merton give for staying on in Venice after Kate and Maud left?

2. Where does Kate meet Merton when he first gets back from America?

3. In Chapter 30, how many days does Merton visit the palace before he is turned away by one of the gondoliers?

4. Who are some of the guests at Milly’s party in Chapter 28?

5. What does Kate think Merton’s note from Milly says?

6. In Chapter 30, what does Merton do after visiting Milly?

7. What do Susan and Maud discuss in Chapter 22?

8. Why was Sir Mark with Maud earlier Christmas Day?

9. Where is Milly staying in Venice?

10. Who is Eugenio?

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