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

2. When does Edith say she plans to see David again in her letters?

3. Where does Edith find Geoffrey at home?

4. When Edith says, "While people expect writers to entertain them ..." how does she finish the sentence?

5. Where was Edith's wedding ceremony to take place?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. Why does Edith agree to marry Geoffrey?

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

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

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

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

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

Explain Monica's marital situation and the problems she is incurring. Why is Monica staying at the hotel? Is her stay helping her? What is Monica's husband's status in society? What does Monica's husband require of her? Does Monica want the same thing as her husband? What will happen if Monica can't give her husband what he wants?

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