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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 many copies of the Gutenberg Bible that were printed does Morgan own?
2. How often does Belle say that her uncle Mozart writes to her in Chapter 30?
3. In Chapter 28, how old is Belle?
4. In Chapter 31, how many people does Belle say died on the Titanic?
5. In Chapter 28, what color evening gown does Belle wear?
Short Essay Questions
1. In Chapter 24, what does Belle tell Bernard about her relationship to Morgan?
2. Why is a relationship with Bernard attractive to Belle?
3. Why does Morgan not like Bernard Berenson?
4. Who is Rita de Acosta Lydig, and why does Belle avoid her?
5. What do Bernard and Belle tell Mr. Johnson, a curator at the Met?
6. How is Belle acquainted with Bernard Berenson before she meets him at the library?
7. Why does Belle tell her mother that she chooses audacious colors for her wardrobe in Chpater 15?
8. In Chapter 28, what does Genevieve tell Belle to make her realize what she is risking by getting drunk and behaving the way she has since she returned from Europe?
9. What does Belle learn from Rachel Costelloe, Mary Berenson's daughter?
10. How does Bernard respond when Belle tells him she is pregnant?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
Belle and Bernard have an on-again, off-again relationship. Why does the relationship ultimately fail?
Essay Topic 3
Genevieve always believed that Belle needed to stay in the background and not draw attention to herself. What epiphany does Belle have about what she needs to do to succeed in her work and the social activities related to her work? How does that epiphany enable her to be successful?
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