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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. Where does Strett intend to meet Milly again?

2. In Chapter 19, why does Merton think the social herd might have flocked to Milly?

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

4. In Chapter 26, where does Merton cross to make arrangement for new living quarters?

5. How long was Densher in America?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Why didn’t Maud and Kate go to the country for Christmas?

5. When Merton asks Eugenio why the ladies are not receiving guests, what does Eugenio tell him?

6. Why is Lionel Croy staying with Marian?

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

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

9. What did Sir Strett tell Susan about Milly’s illness?

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

James uses flat characters in the novel to support and set the stage for the main characters. Who are some of the supporting characters? How do they set the stage for the main characters? How do they advance the plot?

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

Susan encourages Merton to pursue Milly romantically. Why does Susan encourage Merton? Does she have anything to gain if Merton marries Milly? What are her motives for encouraging him? What does she think Milly will gain if she marries Merton?

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