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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 do Lucy and Miss Bartlett argue about at breakfast?
2. The tea at the end of Chapter 8 is fun but has an undercurrent of what?
3. Who offers Lucy and Miss Bartlett a room with a view?
4. Who snubs Mr. Emerson at the church?
5. What does George claim about the event in the Piazza Signoria?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why is it ironic that Mr. Eager and Miss Lavish engage in a confrontational conversation on the carriage ride?
2. At what point in the story does Lucy declare her love for Cecil and why?
3. What subject regarding the Emersons is debated by Lucy and some of the guests at the Pension? Why?
4. Although it may seem adventurous to travel to Greece, Lucy desires to go for a different purpose altogether. What is it?
5. 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?
6. What are reasons Lucy gives Cecil for breaking off their engagement?
7. When Lucy gets lost in Chapter 2, what is the end result? Why is this significant?
8. When Mrs. Honeychurch meets the Emersons at church, Lucy realizes George and her parents would most likely get along. Why is this significant?
9. What symbol in nature is used to express Lucy's emotion after her kiss with George?
10. The final chapter in A Room with a View takes place back in Italy. What does this location change symbolize?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
"A Room with a View" is both the title of the novel and a metaphor for life. Explain what is meant by a room with a view. Cite three examples from the novel where a room with or without a view is mentioned and why.
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
What is Miss Bartlett's attitude towards men? How does Miss Bartlett's opinion of men affect Lucy? Are there examples in the story where Lucy is similar in her attitude towards men? What are they?
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