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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 5, where do Milly and Susan stop for a luncheon and then decide to stay longer?
2. What color are Kate’s eyes?
3. How did Kate’s other brother die?
4. In Chapter 8, how long has it been since the dinner party in Chapter 7?
5. Who is Kate waiting for in Chapter 1?
Short Essay Questions
1. How did Kate used to view Marian before her marriage?
2. In Chapter 10, what does Maud ask of Milly?
3. When was the second time that Kate met Merton?
4. When did Kate learn that her father had done something wicked?
5. How does Milly describe a Bishop at a dinner party in Chapter 7?
6. In Chapter 11, what does Milly ask Kate to do?
7. What are Lord Mark’s politics?
8. When Milly and Susan wanted to go to Switzerland off-season, what were they told?
9. In Chapter 10, how does Milly describe the terrace and garden of the historic house where there is a party?
10. By Chapter 7, where are Milly and Susan dining?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The title of the novel is a reference to Milly and her dove-like qualities. In what way did Milly spread wings around or over those who were her friends? What adjectives describe Milly’s dove-like characteristics? How was Milly’s care for her friends dove-like?
Essay Topic 2
Kate’s father seems to have a superficial relationship with her. Why did Kate volunteer to care for her father? Was she more concerned about his welfare or her own when she made that offer? Why wasn’t her father around for much of her growing up years? How does Kate feel about her father’s absence? Why doesn’t Lionel want Kate to stay with him and care for him? Is he concerned about his welfare or hers? What type of relationship do the two have?
Essay Topic 3
At the end of the novel, Kate states that Merton was in love with Milly. When does Kate believe that Merton loved Milly? Does she believe that he still loves Milly? Does Merton seem to be vague about his feelings for Milly? Does Merton seem to be in love with Milly’s memory?
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