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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. Before Chapter 26, how many times has Merton been to Venice?

2. In Chapter 19, what time is Merton requested to dine at Lancaster Gate?

3. What color is Eugenio’s hair?

4. In Chapter 29, how long has it been since Maud and Kate left Venice?

5. In Chapter 22, what is Maud doing while Susan cries about Milly?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who are some of the guests at Milly’s party in Chapter 28?

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

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

4. According to Kate, what was the reason for Lord Mark’s short visit to Venice?

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

6. In Chapter 19, what does Kate ask Merton to do?

7. In Chapter 28, why doesn’t Milly come down to dinner?

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

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

10. Eventually, what reason does Susan give for Merton not being received at the palace?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Merton is a man of honor. Why does he at first agree to deceive Milly? How does he feel as the charade goes on? What makes Merton decide to tell the truth? What are there consequences for telling the truth? How does he accept the consequences?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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