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

Short Answer Questions

1. After leaving the company of Sir Harry, where does Cecil suggest he and Lucy walk together?

2. When does Mrs. Honeychurch tell Lucy to calm down?

3. When Mr. Beebe and Freddy call on the Emersons, in what room do they wait for George?

4. In Chapter 13, Mrs. Honeychurch finds Cecil's behavior what?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The position of womanhood in society is explained at the beginning of Chapter 4. Lucy is described as caught between being medieval and modern, two very different lifestyles.

1) Describe the difference between these two categories.

2) Cite three examples from the novel where Lucy is considered medieval or modern.

3) Based on the society Lucy lives in, which is the more appropriate lifestyle for Lucy to follow?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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.

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