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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 26, where does Merton cross to make arrangement for new living quarters?

2. In Chapter 27, where did Merton tell the others that he and Kate were going?

3. In Chapter 20, where does Merton walk after dinner?

4. In Chapter 24, to what type of play are Kate and Millie and their behavior compared to?

5. On Christmas morning, whom does Merton go to see?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where is Milly staying in Venice?

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

3. At the beginning of Chapter 23, what does Susan believe the doctor is doing?

4. How do Kate and Merton get time to talk alone in Chapter 27?

5. Why had Kate and Merton decided to meet at the National Gallery on the day they saw Milly?

6. Why does Susan come alone to dinner in Chapter 19?

7. What does Merton want to do with the money Milly has left him?

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

9. What has Merton often said will happen after they marry?

10. What is Densher’s routine the first eight days he is in Venice?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Maud gives a dinner party in Chapter 7. Who attends the party? What is Maud’s purpose for giving the party? What is the purpose of some of the attendees for coming to the party? Are such affairs always to gain something?

Essay Topic 2

In Chapter 28, both Merton and Kate issue ultimatums to one another. What does Kate insist that Merton do? What does Merton ask that Kate do in return? Is Kate’s demand something that will strengthen the relationship with Merton? Is Merton’s demand something that will strengthen their relationship?

Essay Topic 3

Merton has a number of assets, but not the type that please Maud. What are Merton’s physical assets? Would his education be an asset? Is his character an asset or a liability? What does Maud consider some of his liabilities?

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