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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. What interesting sight does the narrator remember seeing in Monaco?

2. Why does the narrator value boredom?

3. How are the desk pigeonholes labeled?

4. What does the narrator read in Frank Crawley's eyes?

5. About what is the narrator especially knowledgeable?

Short Essay Questions

1. What complications enter the story via Jack Favell?

2. In what ways does Mrs. Van Hopper reveal her snobbishness?

3. What is special about Happy Valley?

4. What suggests that, when the story opens, the protagonist is in a climate different from that of the British Isles?

5. What is Maxim de Winter's attitude to Mrs. Van Hopper?

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

7. What leads to the protagonist's encounter with Mrs. Danvers in the west wing?

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

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

10. What are the reasons the protagonist gives for her fear of stifling in Mrs. Van Hopper's room?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

"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 2

In what ways is the novel Rebecca characteristic of the romance novel genre? Examine and comment on the structure and character dynamics in the novel. Write about 800 words.

Essay Topic 3

Write a considered essay on characterization in Rebecca. Which characters are rounded and which flat? Are any of the characters stereotypes? Comment on the importance of minor characters like Robert, Ben and Giles.

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