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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Lucy reacts as she does to George's unhappiness, Mr. Emerson accuses Lucy of being what?
(a) In a mood.
(b) In a muddle.
(c) In a prison.
(d) In a funk.

2. What does George claim about the event in the Piazza Signoria?
(a) The event has made George want to steal.
(b) The event has made George want to fight.
(c) The event has made George want to dance.
(d) The event has made George want to live.

3. When Miss Bartlett bids George good-night, what does he say in return?
(a) "Give my best to Lucy."
(b) "I appreciate your counsel."
(c) "Good-night."
(d) Nothing.

4. Miss Alan suggests impulses like Mr. Emerson's should be considered what?
(a) Inappropriate.
(b) Eccentric.
(c) Beautiful.
(d) Vindictive.

5. Who confronts Phaeton after he attempts to kiss someone?
(a) Mr. Eager.
(b) Miss Bartlett.
(c) George.
(d) Mr. Emerson.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lucy say she wants at the end of Chapter 7?

2. What type of group ride is taken at the beginning of Chapter 6?

3. Whose arrival stops an argument between Cecil and Mr. Beebe?

4. Is the proposal Lucy receives her first proposal from this suitor?

5. In a conversation with Mr. Beebe, what does Lucy have strong feelings about?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the driver at the end of Chapter 20 symbolize?

2. Why is Miss Lavish interested in the experience Lucy has with the dying man?

3. Lucy and Cecil discuss Lucy's comfort level with Cecil on a walk through the woods. Lucy admits she prefers Cecil in what environment?

4. When Lucy returns to the Pension following her kiss with George, where is she looking for him and what does this literal action represent?

5. Who does Lucy recommend Mr. Beebe rent his villa out to and why?

6. Cecil and Lucy share a kiss by Sacred Lake. How does it compare to Lucy's kiss with George?

7. Miss Bartlett and Miss Lavish spend a great deal of time determining who should sit where on the carriage ride so as to avoid tension. In the end, the two women lose control of the seating. What does this symbolize?

8. In the beginning of Chapter 1, there is much offense taken between the characters. Who is offended and why?

9. When Cecil speaks to Lucy's mother and brother about Cecil's engagement to Lucy, what are some of the remarks Cecil makes?

10. How is the character of Cecil described?

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