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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 30, what does Merton do at a café?

2. In Chapter 30, why does Eugenio say that the ladies aren’t receiving guests?

3. What church does Merton go to on Christmas day?

4. What color are the squares of marble along the gallery where Merton walks in Chapter 30?

5. What type of pet does the housekeeper of the palace have?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. Why is Lionel Croy staying with Marian?

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

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

9. At the beginning of Chapter 29, what is Merton thinking of?

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

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’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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