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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. Why does Lucy go somewhere with Miss Bartlett at the beginning of Chapter 5?
(a) Lucy does not want to see George.
(b) Lucy enjoys Miss Bartlett's company.
(c) To cheer up Miss Bartlett, who has fallen ill.
(d) To discuss the event at the Piazza.

2. Miss Bartlett is afraid Lucy will think Florence is what?
(a) Passionate.
(b) Boring.
(c) Elitist.
(d) Expensive.

3. What does Lucy try to do after fainting?
(a) Go dancing.
(b) Send for a horse.
(c) Walk home alone.
(d) Have tea in the Piazza.

4. Why does Miss Bartlett say George cannot be trusted?
(a) George is melancholy.
(b) George is a known liar.
(c) George is a man.
(d) George has a past.

5. Is the proposal Lucy receives her first proposal from this suitor?
(a) No, it is Lucy's fifth.
(b) No, it is Lucy's third.
(c) No, it is Lucy's second.
(d) Yes, it is Lucy's first.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Beebe say to insult Lucy's evening activity?

2. At the church, Lucy tells Mr. Emerson that George should do what, upon hearing of his unhappiness?

3. Who offers Lucy and Miss Bartlett a room with a view?

4. During the group ride out to the country, what language does Lucy attempt to speak?

5. Lucy tells Mr. Emerson not to pity her for what reason?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Lucy shocked to learn her kiss with George appears in Miss Lavish's novel?

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

3. In Chapter 5, what does the Italian that keeps bothering the group represent? What does it mean when Mr. Eager shoos the Italian away from Lucy?

4. At the beginning of Chapter 1, the Emersons have a room with a view. Why are the Emersons willing to sacrifice this room?

5. What is the significance behind Cecil reading instead of playing tennis with Lucy?

6. When Mrs. Honeychurch compares Lucy to Miss Bartlett, how does Lucy respond and why? What does this comparison lead to?

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

9. What is the result of the view Mr. Eager shares with Lucy?

10. Why does Lucy feel close to Miss Bartlett following Lucy's kiss with George?

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