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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. How does the woman think Vane has shamed her?

2. What is the rosebush?

3. What does Vane do that makes it difficult for him to find love?

4. What does Vane think is dangerous?

5. Who does Vane see in a ravine?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Raven explain the sleepers?

2. Why does the Princess of Bulika kill babies?

3. What does Vane do that is an "awful duty"?

4. What does Mr. Vane think may have happened to him and what does he do because of that?

5. How does Vane interact with the white Leopardess?

6. Describe what happens at the Sexton's Cottage before they go through the inner door.

7. What does Cat-Woman say about the Giant Queen myth?

8. Describe the skeleton couple Vane meets.

9. What happens to set Mr. Vane off on his quest?

10. What happens after Vane eats a tiny apple?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Chapter 1, "The Library," establishes that young Mr. Vane, an orphan and recent Oxford graduate, has an interest in the metaphysical. Discuss the following:

1. Define the term "metaphysical."

2. Discuss what elements of the metaphysical appear in Lilith, e. g.: What elements of Lilith seem outside the five senses? Give examples. What things that happen cannot be proved by normal scientific methods?

3. What challenges are there in reading a novel that is based in metaphysics?

Essay Topic 2

Mr. Vane desires to be helpful to the Little Ones and others he meets in the other world. Sometimes what he thinks is being helpful is actually harmful. Discuss the following:

1. Trace and analyze three situations when Mr. Vane is trying to be helpful but the results are harmful. What is he trying to do? Why does he want to help? Is his help actually needed? What is the result of his help?

2. MacDonald seems to suggest that the "modern" world of his day was abandoning philanthropy in the pursuit of knowledge and material possessions. Discuss this idea in light of the text using examples to illustrate your thoughts.

3. In your own experience, do you think at times it is difficult to distinguish between helpfulness and causing harm? Why or why not? How can one know when to help and when to leave someone to figure things out for themselves?

Essay Topic 3

A clear and prominent theme of LILITH is that of death. Discuss the following:

1. Thoroughly trace and analyze the theme of death in LILITH. What are some symbols to represent death? Are there different types of death? Is death really death? Is death an illusion or real?

2. Discuss the attitude of the following characters towards death: Raven, Mr. Vane, The Little Ones, Cat-Woman, Eve, Lilith, Mr. Vane's grandfather.

3. After reading LILITH, if you thought it was an accurate portrayal of what death is, would you welcome it or run from it? Explain fully with examples from the text.

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