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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. How much money does Belle say that Morgan raised to help New York City meet its expenses?

2. How old was Teddy when Belle and her family left DC?

3. Where is there an auction that Belle needs Morgan to approve a purchase at the beginning of Chapter 9?

4. In Chapter 7, what color dress does Belle wear to the Vanderbilt ball?

5. What color silk covers the walls of J. P. Morgan's study?

Short Essay Questions

1. Whose collection is being sold in Chapter 10?

2. Where is Belle living and working in Chapter 1?

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

4. Who is still awake when Belle returns home in Chapter 8, and why?

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

6. In Chapter 11, what has Belle done with a raise she has received from Morgan?

7. What does Morgan's study look like in Chapter 3?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Belle and Morgan develop a relationship of respect. How would you describe the relationship between Belle and Morgan? How and why does the relationship change?

Essay Topic 2

Metaphors and similes are figures of speech that are used to make comparisons between things. Metaphors seem to imply an equal comparison, while similes seem to imply a similarity between two things. Does the author use more metaphors or similes in the novel? How does the use of metaphors or similes help readers comprehend concepts? How does the use of metaphors or similes help make The Personal Librarian more interesting?

Essay Topic 3

The Duveens want to enter into a business arrangement with Belle. What type of business arrangement do they wish to have with Belle? Why does she feel what they are asking her to do is unethical?

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