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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Favell think will help Ben to remember him?

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

3. Who are Hastings and Birkett?

4. What reason does Mrs Danvers give for her deception over the ball dress?

5. Where does the narrator stand to watch the drama of the grounded ship?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the moral problem that lies at the core of Rebecca. Do you think this has been presented satisfactorily? Why or why not? Be sure to refer closely to characters and events in the text.

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

"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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