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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. Jasper is what breed of dog?
(a) A cocker spaniel.
(b) A King Charles spaniel.
(c) A border collie.
(d) A corgi.

2. Why is the narrator rather shocked at herself?
(a) Because she feels free and happy with Max away in London.
(b) Because she spoke up to Mrs. Danvers.
(c) Because she took biscuits and fruit.
(d) Because she played Hare and Hounds with the children.

3. What is meant by "Jasper has gone to the happy hunting grounds"?
(a) Jasper is frisky.
(b) Jasper is dead.
(c) Jasper is out hunting for rabbits.
(d) Jasper is a good hunting dog.

4. Who does Max describe as being "invariably late for dinner"?
(a) Mrs Van Hopper.
(b) Rebecca.
(c) King Ethelred the Unready.
(d) King Alfred.

5. How does Beatrice announce that she will be coming to lunch?
(a) In a letter.
(b) She telephones Maxim.
(c) In a postcard.
(d) She telephones Mrs Danvers.

Short Answer Questions

1. In her dream, to whom does the narrator call?

2. For the narrator, what gives "a glow about [her] morning"?

3. What gives the impression of a church archway?

4. Why is the meal with Mrs Van Hopper eaten in silence?

5. What excuse does the narrator give to Mrs. Danvers?

Short Essay Questions

1. "The devil does not ride us any more" is an example of what kind of figurative language?

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

3. What does the protagonist learn about herself during this chapter?

4. What attracts Maxim to the protagonist of the novel Rebecca?

5. Why does the protagonist feel that there is "a strange air of unreality" about her first luncheon with Maxim de Winter?

6. What is the effect on the protagonist of her days spent with Maxim?

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

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

9. Is it reasonable for Mrs. Danvers to blame herself for Rebecca's death?

10. What images relating to death are contained in this chapter?

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