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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. Who does Edith see siting alone in the salon on the morning of her departure?

2. Who turned down many offers of marriage because her mother didn't approve of the man?

3. Who does Iris blame for the commotion?

4. How does Edith view Geoffrey on their wedding day?

5. Where is Mr. Neville traveling to while staying at the hotel?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Edith tell David in her letter to him in Chapter 12?

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

4. What is all of the commotion in the Pusey's room?

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

6. What does Monica say about her mother?

7. What are the preparations that Iris made personally for her birthday party?

8. What are the preparations that were made for Iris's birthday party?

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

10. How did Geoffrey court Edith?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Give the full picture of Edith's relationship with Geoffrey Long. Start with how they met, include their courting time, and then finish with their wedding day. Be sure to include Edith's feelings that the author makes known while this process is happening.

Essay Topic 2

Edith's last letter to David discusses all the questions that the reader has accumulated throughout the book. Write about all the information the reader is given in this last letter. What did you find out about all of the past letters that Edith wrote in the book? How often did David and Edith meet? What was both Edith and David's commitment levels to their relationship? Why has David not contacted Edith?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the relationship between Iris and Jennifer Pusey. Why does it seem strange to onlookers?

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