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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the narrator find in the pocket of the car?
(a) A cache of love-letters.
(b) A well-thumbed novel.
(c) A book of poetry.
(d) Rebecca's gloves.

2. What did the narrator wear on her visit to the bishop's wife?
(a) Her flannel skirt.
(b) A skirt, twin set and pearls.
(c) A frock.
(d) Slacks and a tunic top.

3. What is an appropriate word to use for the dream picture of Manderley's grounds and garden?
(a) Grotesque.
(b) Beautiful.
(c) Placid.
(d) Exciting.

4. Why is the meal with Mrs Van Hopper eaten in silence?
(a) Mrs Van Hopper is keeping silence for Lent.
(b) Mrs Van Hopper likes to concentrate on the food.
(c) Mrs Van Hopper is annoyed with Max de Winter.
(d) The narrator has nothing to say.

5. Who is responsible for attending to the narrator's letters?
(a) Mrs. Danvers.
(b) Maxim de Winter.
(c) Robert, the footman.
(d) Frith, the butler.

Short Answer Questions

1. What gives the impression of a church archway?

2. How does the narrator show she is nervous around the servants?

3. Identify the figurative language in the phrase "lies like an empty shell."

4. In happier times, where did they take tea?

5. What quality of the narrator's does Maxim de Winter value?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Maxim's response to Favell's threats?

2. Comment on the scene that takes place in Rebecca's room.

3. Comment on Ben's significance in this chapter.

4. Show how honesty affects the relationship of Maxim and his wife during Chapter 20 of Rebecca.

5. How does the new Mrs. de Winter play into Mrs. Danvers' hands during their conversation.

6. Comment on the protagonist's feelings in Chapter 17 of Rebecca.

7. Why does the protagonist feel like crying when she receives the set of books, A History of Painting?

8. What does Maxim say is missing from his proposal?

9. Is the protagonist's assessment of herself, as not having guts, a true one?

10. Describe the protagonist's feelings the morning after the fancy dress ball.

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