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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. What is Lucy's brother pretending to do at the beginning of Chapter 8?

2. Who do Miss Bartlett and Lucy run into on their outing in Chapter 5?

3. Who do Cecil and Mr. Beebe gossip about?

4. During the group ride back from the country, the ride must halt for what?

5. What does Mr. Emerson show Lucy at the church?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Explain the description of women at the beginning of Chapter 4. How is the character of Lucy described?

4. Why is it ironic that Mr. Eager and Miss Lavish engage in a confrontational conversation on the carriage ride?

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

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

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

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

9. What does the word "muddle" mean and who is it often used to describe?

10. George experiences a change in Chapter 4. What is it?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Foreshadowing is used frequently in "A Room with a View". Choose three examples of foreshadowing in the story. Explain how it helped add to the story being told.

Essay Topic 2

When Lucy first meets the Emerson family, the character George is depressed. As his family recognizes the importance of a room with a view, what does George's depression signify? If George did not believe in a room with a view, would his character still be depressed at this point in the story? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

"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".

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