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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. What does Mr. Beebe say to insult Lucy's evening activity?
(a) That Lucy has had too much too drink.
(b) That Lucy has had too much Beethoven.
(c) That Lucy has a high opinion of herself.
(d) That Lucy needs to right herself with God.

2. When Lucy faints, she awakens in the arms of whom?
(a) Mr. Beebe.
(b) George.
(c) Miss Alan.
(d) Mr. Emerson.

3. Who interrupts the argument between Lucy and Miss Bartlett?
(a) Mr. Emerson.
(b) Miss Lavish.
(c) George.
(d) Mrs. Beebe.

4. What does Mr. Emerson say Lucy does not have to do with George?
(a) Dance with George.
(b) Hold hands with George.
(c) Go on a walk with George.
(d) Fall in love with George.

5. During the group ride out to the country, what type of conversation do Miss Lavish and Mr. Eager share?
(a) Hushed and passionate.
(b) Quiet and polite.
(c) Noisy and confrontational.
(d) Dull and predictable.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Medieval woman said to want?

2. Why does Miss Bartlett take the larger room with a view?

3. While Lucy packs, where does Miss Bartlett take George for a conversation?

4. In what way have the Emersons been snubbed at the Pension?

5. Who defends Phaeton's attempt to kiss someone?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is it ironic that Cecil is the one who facilitates the Emersons' move to the villa?

2. Why is it difficult for Lucy to express how music makes her feel inside?

3. Although it may seem adventurous to travel to Greece, Lucy desires to go for a different purpose altogether. What is it?

4. What dramatic event happens in Chapter 4? What does Lucy say to George regarding the event?

5. What do Mr. Beebe and Cecil agree upon? What do they disagree upon?

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

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

8. Where does the second part of the novel take place and what does this location represent in terms of Lucy's womanhood?

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. What is the meaning of the quote Mr. Emerson has written on the wardrobe?

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