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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. What does Edith not like about the marital bedroom?

2. What does Mr. Neville live on?

3. Who arrives halfway through Edith's last dinner?

4. What always gives Edith an appetite?

5. What is Mr. Neville's first name?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Edith dislike about her future bedroom?

3. What does Iris say about Edith's new haircut?

4. What does Edith say about categories that writers are put in?

5. What does Mr. Neville say that the secret to contentment is?

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

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

8. Why does Edith agree to marry Geoffrey?

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

10. What happens when Edith's car approaches the registry?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

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 3

What is the symbolic significance of Edith writing "Returning" on her telegram?

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