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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. Why does Edith wish that she had not accepted Mr. Neville's invitation?

2. What does Mr. Neville propose to Edith?

3. Why has Mr. Neville decided to stay at the hotel longer?

4. Why does Edith feel uneasy on the boat?

5. What kind of cake is there?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Mr. Neville say about Edith's life in London?

2. Why does Mr. Neville tell Edith to walk around the deck?

3. What does Edith do for Mme. de Bonnevil?

4. Why was Edith disturbed with Iris after the commotion?

5. What does Monica say about her mother?

6. Who does Edith compare Jennifer to in her mind during Iris's birthday party?

7. What happened with Mr. Neville's wife?

8. Why is Mr. Neville staying at the hotel?

9. How does Edith feel about entering the married life?

10. When Edith asks Mr. Neville if he loves her, what is his response?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

After Edith stands up Geoffrey Long at the altar, they get into a heated discussion. Discuss the exchange that they have. Is Geoffrey hurt because he loves Edith or because he fears that she has made him look stupid? Does Edith feel bad for Geoffrey or is she relieved? How do they leave things between them?

Essay Topic 2

Write your opinion of this book. Did you like it? Why or why not? Did it hold your interest? Was it slow moving? What was your favorite part? What would you have liked to see go differently?

Essay Topic 3

Explain why Mr. Neville feels that both himself and Edith will appear foolish if they remain unmarried. What does Mr. Neville's first wife have to do with him feeling he will look foolish? What is Mr. Neville hoping to rectify through marriage? Why does Mr. Neville feel that Edith needs to be married to not look foolish socially? What does Mr. Neville say about Edith's face looking sorrowful while talking to other people as a single woman? How will marriage fix this?

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