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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Mrs. Danvers, why should Mrs. de Winter kill herself?

2. Which words best describe Beatrice's Christmas party?

3. What is Beatrice's theory about the holes in Rebecca's boat?

4. What does Maxim ask Frank to do?

5. What color is the coverlet on Rebecca's bed?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

"The destruction of Manderley symbolizes the destruction of the genteel world of the early twentieth century, with all its hypocrisy." Do you agree? Write a substantial essay that reviews the themes of the novel.

Essay Topic 2

"Mrs Danvers is not the antagonist in Rebecca: the real antagonist is Rebecca de Winter." Do you agree? Why or why not? Examine the power dynamics in the novel.

Essay Topic 3

"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?

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