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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Lucy tells Mr. Emerson not to pity her for what reason?
(a) Lucy has a lot of money.
(b) Lucy is not worried about anything.
(c) Lucy is having a wonderful time.
(d) Lucy is much happier than George.

2. What is the Modern woman said to want?
(a) Experience.
(b) Money.
(c) Finery.
(d) Marriage.

3. Where does Lucy go with Miss Bartlett at the beginning of Chapter 5?
(a) On a gondola ride.
(b) Riding.
(c) On a long shopping excursion.
(d) To a recital.

4. What is the name of Lucy's home?
(a) A Room with a View.
(b) Gentle Chateau.
(c) Windy Corner.
(d) To the North.

5. Who offers Lucy and Miss Bartlett a room with a view?
(a) Mr. Alan.
(b) Mr. Emerson.
(c) Miss Alan.
(d) Mr. Beebe.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the setting of the second part of the novel?

2. At the church, Lucy tells Mr. Emerson that George should do what, upon hearing of his unhappiness?

3. In a conversation with Mr. Beebe, what does Lucy have strong feelings about?

4. What does Lucy feel about Miss Bartlett's actions towards George?

5. The character proposing to Lucy is described as what?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is it ironic that Mr. Eager and Miss Lavish engage in a confrontational conversation on the carriage ride?

2. When Cecil speaks to Lucy's mother and brother about Cecil's engagement to Lucy, what are some of the remarks Cecil makes?

3. In the beginning of Chapter 1, there is much offense taken between the characters. Who is offended and why?

4. What do Mr. Beebe and Cecil agree upon? What do they disagree upon?

5. Where does the second part of the novel take place and what does this location represent in terms of Lucy's womanhood?

6. What is the meaning of the quote Mr. Emerson has written on the wardrobe?

7. Cecil and Lucy share a kiss by Sacred Lake. How does it compare to Lucy's kiss with George?

8. What subject regarding the Emersons is debated by Lucy and some of the guests at the Pension? Why?

9. Lucy has a nightmare in Chapter 11 and wakes up screaming. What does this symbolize?

10. Why is it difficult for Lucy to express how music makes her feel inside?

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