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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. In Chapter 3, by what gate does Kate enter to meet Merton?

2. In Chapter 12, where does a doctor recommend that Milly go for her health?

3. How long after their first meeting do Kate and Merton meet again?

4. In Chapter 9, where does Susan go for a drive with Maud?

5. How old is the magazine in the room where Kate waits in Chapter 1?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Susan have to rush to New York ten days before her and Milly’s voyage to Europe began?

2. What opportunity is Merton given in Chapter 4?

3. In Chapter 10, how does Milly describe the terrace and garden of the historic house where there is a party?

4. By Chapter 7, where are Milly and Susan dining?

5. Why is it difficult for Milly to guess Lord Mark’s age?

6. When was the second time that Kate met Merton?

7. What does Susan believe made her a woman of the world?

8. At the beginning of Chapter 11, what does Lord Mark wish to show Milly?

9. In Chapter 11, what does Milly ask Kate to do?

10. Why does Kate bring Lord and Lady Aldershaw into the house in Chapter 11?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Maud and Milly are both wealthy women. How does Maud use her money? How does Milly use hers? What is the difference between the ways the two use their wealth? Which woman is more controlling because of her wealth? Which woman is more altruistic?

Essay Topic 2

Lord Mark seems desperate to improve his financial situation. How does marriage figure into Lord Mark’s plans to improve his finances? Who does he consider marrying first? Who does he think of marrying when that doesn’t work out? What does he do when Milly isn’t interested in his proposal? What is he reduced to doing to improve his financial situation?

Essay Topic 3

Susan encourages Merton to pursue Milly romantically. Why does Susan encourage Merton? Does she have anything to gain if Merton marries Milly? What are her motives for encouraging him? What does she think Milly will gain if she marries Merton?

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