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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 far away do Beatrice and Giles live?

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

3. In what colors is the buoy painted?

4. What does Mrs. Danvers offer to do?

5. How are the desk pigeonholes labeled?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What are safe topics for the protagonist to read aloud to her husband?

5. Is James Tabb a rounded character?

6. What reasons does Favell assert will prevent him from getting justice over Rebecca's death?

7. What is the effect of the description of the London streets in Chapter 26 of Rebecca?

8. What information about Jack Favell is important in this chapter.

9. What does Mrs Van Hopper do to make contact with Maxim de Winter?

10. Why does the protagonist think measles are a blessing in the context of the inquest?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Which character did you most engage with when reading Rebecca? Which character did you most dislike? Write an essay in which you compare and contrast these two characters and reflect about what you have learned through experiencing them in the world of the novel.

Essay Topic 2

"Romance and drama are essential to interesting lives, and Rebecca supplies plenty of this!" Examine the romance and drama in Rebecca. What techniques does the author use to create a strong story that engages the reader?

Essay Topic 3

"Daphne du Maurier's accomplishment is to build a tense and engaging story around an essentially weak protagonist." Do you agree? Discuss with close reference to the characters and relationships depicted in the novel.

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