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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 object does Hal find missing from her attic room when she goes upstairs in Chapter 33?

2. By what pet name does Lizzie call Hal upon first meeting her?

3. Harding invites Hal into what room to have tea when she arrives back at Trepassen House?

4. What kind of accent is Lizzie said to have?

5. At the end of Chapter 23, Ezra announces that he misses which character?

Short Essay Questions

1. In what way do Hal's feelings of guilt nearly lead to her downfall in Chapter 39?

2. Describe an instance when Ware uses white space to intensify the impact of a particular sentence in the text.

3. How does Hal sustain a physical injury in Chapter 38?

4. What is the most popular theory among Abel, Ezra, and Harding in relation to their mother's motive for drawing up her will the way she had?

5. What extra twist within Hester Westaway's will is revealed in Chapter 22 outside of Mr. Treswick's office?

6. To which two questions is Hal determined to find the answers by returning to Trepassen House?

7. Discuss an instance when Ware combines foreshadowing with the use of a literary device, such as a simile.

8. Who confronts Hal when she is making her escape from Trepassen House by way of the drawing room window and what do they say?

9. Who is Lizzie?

10. For what reason do Ezra and Hal arrive late to the appointment with Mr. Treswick?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the function of Ezra’s character within the novel? Discuss the characterization methods used by Ware in depicting Ezra and include in your discussion the reasons that Ware portrays Ezra in these particular ways.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the messages sent about the theme of appearance versus reality within The Death of Mrs. Westaway.

Essay Topic 3

Write a critical essay about The Death of Mrs. Westaway while using the critical power theory lens of feminist theory. Use textual evidence to back up your strong, specific claim regarding the novel's treatment of gender roles, the objectification of women, female empowerment, misogyny's role within society, or any other issues related to feminist theory that can be found in the novel.

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