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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the narrator feel about visiting Maxim's grandmother?

2. Who discovers Baker's phone number?

3. How does Max feel about speaking to the press?

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

5. The tenor of his conversation at lunch makes it clear that Maxim . . .

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In a thoughtful essay, examine the place of landscape in the novel. Does it connect with character, theme and action? Does it provide emotional depth? Remember that there is not only the landscape at Manderley. Write 500 words.

Essay Topic 2

Examine the relationships of the couples presented in Rebecca. Look at Maxim and Rebecca; Maxim and his new wife; Rebecca and Jack Favell; Beatrice and Giles. How do these relationships affect the development of the story?

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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