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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who gets into the carriage instead of speaking with the Emersons in Chapter 15?

2. Who do Lucy and Miss Bartlett argue over in Chapter 14?

3. How does Cecil feel about the event hosted by Mrs. Honeychurch?

4. Where does Cecil leave the book he is reading at the end of Chapter 14?

5. According to Mrs. Honeychurch, who are the best tenants?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The word "muddle" is introduced in "A Room with a View" and is significant to the characters and how they live their lives.

1) Discuss the definition of a "muddle".

2) Cite instances where the word "muddle" is used to describe an emotional state and why.

3) Based on the text, analyze whether being in a "muddle" leads to positive results for a character and why.

Essay Topic 2

"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 3

Lucy is a gifted piano player. This gift not only impresses society, it hints at a greater depth in Lucy than she shows to the outside world. Lucy's choice of music throughout the novel reflects her state of mind. Choose three different scenes and, citing the different composers played, discuss how the different composers demonstrate Lucy's state of mind.

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