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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what sort of mood is the narrator the morning after the fancy dress ball?

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

3. What has changed concerning the relationship between the narrator and Mrs. Danvers?

4. What has tarnished the silver dresses?

5. Why does Colonel Julyan not think it would help to write to the doctor about Rebecca's consultation?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

"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.

Essay Topic 2

Did Rebecca de Winter deserve to die? Should her husband have been punished (through the law) for her murder? Examine the moral dilemma. Is there indeed a moral dilemma at all? Write the text of a speech you might give to some law students.

Essay Topic 3

"Rebecca is the strongest character in the novel, yet she never appears in it." Do you agree that Rebecca is the strongest character? What makes a strong character? Write about 500 words.

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