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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. In Chapter 13, how old is Belle?

2. Where is Morgan scheduled to go on October 9?

3. In Chapter 11, what opera does Belle see?

4. How old was Belle when her father gave her the book The Venetian Painters of the Renaissance for her birthday?

5. What time does Belle start reading Great Expectations to Morgan in Chapter 12?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where did Belle live until she was eight years old?

2. How does Belle always know when Morgan is going to summon her to his office?

3. In Chapter 12, what solution does Morgan come up with for the financial crisis?

4. What is Belle's office like at the library?

5. What do Morgan and Bell decide about the library's collection?

6. Who is Junius Morgan?

7. How does the burden of keeping the family's secret of their race grow heavier as time goes on?

8. What will be Belle's salary as the library for Morgan, and how will that help the family finances?

9. Whose collection is being sold in Chapter 10?

10. What do Elsie de Wolfe and Belle discuss about rumors?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Euphemisms are words or statements that are used instead of profanity or an offensive term. What are some examples of euphemisms used in The Personal Librarian? How are things like sex and other topics not discussed openly during the time period in which the book takes place? How does that affect the way that characters do not say the word abortion? Why were euphemisms used for terms like that?

Essay Topic 2

In the novel, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the storyline? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?

Essay Topic 3

Idioms are words that have a figurative, rather than a literal meaning. How are idioms used in The Personal Librarian to help characters communicate? How do idioms help create word pictures and mental images for readers in a concise manner?

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