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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Lucy keeping her broken engagement a secret?

2. Who does Cecil want Lucy to become friends with?

3. Where does Lucy want to go at the beginning of Chapter 18?

4. In Chapter 20, who is Lucy afraid is angry with her?

5. In Chapter 15, what do George and Lucy speak about in front of Cecil?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Cecil is a character who verbally claims to be a forward-thinker who believes in spontaneity and passion. Cecil's actions do not demonstrate this to be true. Cite and analyze three examples from the story where Cecil's actions are not in alignment with what he says.

Essay Topic 2

George and Cecil are two men that compete for Lucy's love. These two characters are very different, in both action and word. Analyze the differences in these characters and ultimately, why one of them is the right match for Lucy.

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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