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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 10, what type of a composition does Milly compare the terrace and garden beyond the great historic house to?

2. In Chapter 4, how does Aunt Maud let Merton know she wishes to see him?

3. In Chapter 8, how long has it been since the dinner party in Chapter 7?

4. Who is mentioned as a common acquaintance during the ride that Susan takes with Maud in Chapter 9?

5. How many years had Susan spent in Switzerland as a girl?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where and when does Merton work?

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

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

4. What opportunity is Merton given in Chapter 4?

5. How did Milly invite Susan to travel with her?

6. How did Kate used to view Marian before her marriage?

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

8. In Chapter 10, what does Maud ask of Milly?

9. What are Aunt Maud’s conditions for taking Kate in?

10. Why did Kate’s father ask her to come to his quarters in Book 1?

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

Kate discovers knowledge about herself and about her aunt. What does Kate discover about herself? How does this discovery help her live her life? What discovery does she make about her aunt? How does that make Kate feel? What does Kate realize she would have to face about her discoveries if she leaves her aunt’s home?

Essay Topic 3

In Chapter 26, Merton wishes he hadn’t come to Venice. What about his living arrangements make Merton discontented in Venice? Why does he feel he was “summoned” to Venice? Why does he feel like a puppet? How is he spending most of his time? Why does he regret coming?

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