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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Lucy kiss at the end of Chapter 15?

2. What tone is the letter Lucy sends in Chapter 11?

3. What does Lucy tell George at the beginning of Chapter 16?

4. What does Lucy appreciate about the "welcome" party thrown in her honor?

5. What "priceless possession" does Italy offer Lucy?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

"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 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Although much emphasis is placed on propriety in "A Room with a View", there are several instances where the characters blatantly insult each other. Cite three examples where the characters experience a confrontation. Analyze the following:

1) What is the confrontation and who is involved?

2) Do the characters involved try to avoid the confrontation or invoke it?

3) Does the confrontation seem appropriate based on the rules of society?

4) How is the confrontation resolved?

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