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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. During the group ride out to the country, what language does Lucy attempt to speak?
2. In Chapter 4, what does George throw into the river?
3. In a conversation with Mr. Beebe, what does Lucy have strong feelings about?
4. Who do Cecil and Mr. Beebe gossip about?
5. What does George claim about the event in the Piazza Signoria?
Short Essay Questions
1. 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?
2. At the beginning of Chapter 1, the Emersons have a room with a view. Why are the Emersons willing to sacrifice this room?
3. Mr. Beebe thinks on a comment he once made after hearing Lucy play in a recital. What is the comment and what does it mean?
4. What do Mr. Beebe and Cecil agree upon? What do they disagree upon?
5. When Lucy returns to the Pension following her kiss with George, where is she looking for him and what does this literal action represent?
6. Phaeton is bribed with a coin to keep silent about Lucy and George. Why is this ironic?
7. Why does Lucy ignore Miss Bartlett's advice to share her history with George?
8. The first chapter of Room with a View is set in Florence, Italy. What type of city is Florence and why might this have been chosen as the setting?
9. What do violets represent in Room with a View? Where are they mentioned prior to Chapter 6?
10. What is the significance behind Cecil reading instead of playing tennis with Lucy?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The influence of Miss Bartlett is a major factor in Lucy's character, both intentionally and unintentionally. Based on examples from the book, make an argument for or against Miss Bartlett's ability and affect on Lucy to conform to Lucy's expected role in society.
Essay Topic 2
"Fences" are discussed in a "Room with a View." Citing examples from the story, define the following:
1) What is the definition of "fences"?
2) Identify a character who puts up "fences". Discuss why and how this character puts up "fences".
3) Identify a character who does not put up "fences". Analyze why this character does not use "fences".
Essay Topic 3
In the beginning of "A Room with a View", Mr. Emerson is accused through gossip of killing his wife. Later in the novel, Lucy understands what really happened. What really happens and why is it said in society that Mr. Emerson killed his wife?
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