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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 will Edith live once she is married?

2. The night of Iris's birthday, Monica does what with her dinner?

3. What does Edith say about the surroundings while on the boat?

4. Where does Edith find Geoffrey at home?

5. Who does Iris blame for the commotion?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. Why does Edith not marry Mr. Neville and what are her new plans?

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

10. What does Edith dislike about her future bedroom?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Edith was engaged to Geoffrey Long and Mr. Neville at two different times in this story. Compare and contrast the two men that she was engaged to using the text from the story to support your answers.

Essay Topic 2

While Edith is on the boat with Mr. Neville, she goes through a variety of emotions, but they are all negative. Some of the words used to describe her are uneasy, sick, unsafe, distressed, unsettling, and uncomfortable. What are the underlying causes for these emotions? What has triggered them all at the same time? Does Mr. Neville sense that this is the way that Edith is feeling?

Essay Topic 3

Edith befriends both Iris and Monica throughout this book. Compare and contrast Iris and Monica's characters using text from the story to support your answers.

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